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Overview |
Manchester University | CU | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Manchester University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or CU?
- Manchester University is 36.9% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Manchester University than Cumberland University ($34,504.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than CU ($18,024 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 19% lower than costs at Manchester University ($8,990 vs. $10,694)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 28.9% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($28,535 vs. $22,145)
Manchester University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 24 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CU (3.3)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than CU (66.2%)
Manchester University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or CU? 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 CU and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Cumberland University (51% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $2,200 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $5,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $27,000)
- CU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU 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/