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Overview |
Woodbury University | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 898 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Woodbury University | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $35,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $35,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $11,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,257 | $19,367 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,165 | $28,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,312 | 2,470 | ||
| Admitted | 956 | 2,255 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Woodbury University | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Woodbury University | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Woodbury University | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Woodbury University | Manchester University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manchester University is larger than than Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (1,175 students vs. 898 students)
Woodbury University vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or Manchester University?
- Woodbury University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($43,392.00 vs. $35,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Woodbury University than Manchester University ($43,392.00 vs. $35,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Woodbury University ($19,367 vs. $31,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 26.8% lower than costs at Woodbury University ($11,154 vs. $14,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Woodbury University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Woodbury University ($28,959 vs. $27,165)
Woodbury University vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or Woodbury University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 69 points higher than at Woodbury University (944)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Woodbury University (19)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Woodbury University (3.39)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Woodbury University (72.9%)
Woodbury University vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury University or Manchester University? 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 Manchester University and Woodbury University.
- The graduation rate at Woodbury University is higher than Manchester University (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Woodbury University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $42,100)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/