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Overview |
Manchester University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 1,398 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,800 | $7,454 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,800 | $16,872 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,154 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,367 | $12,039 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,959 | $4,103 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,470 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,255 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 790/890 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2026 |
Academics |
Manchester University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Manchester University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Lake Campus is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,398 students vs. 1,175 students)
Manchester University vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- Manchester University is 380.3% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($35,800.00 vs. $7,454.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.2% higher at Manchester University than Wright State University Lake Campus ($35,800.00 vs. $16,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than Manchester University ($12,039 vs. $19,367)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Lake Campus are 0.5% lower than costs at Manchester University ($11,100 vs. $11,154)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Wright State University Lake Campus (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 605.8% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($28,959 vs. $4,103)
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 44 points higher than at Wright State University-Lake Campus (969)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (3.27)
Manchester University vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wright State University-Lake Campus and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Lake Campus earn on average $1,300 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,100)
- Wright State University Lake Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State University-Lake Campus students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/