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Overview |
Manchester University | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #972 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $28,415 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $28,415 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $24,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $16,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,963 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Manchester University | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Manchester University | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Wilmington College | ||
| 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
- Manchester University is larger than than Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 1,046 students)
Manchester University vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Wilmington College?
- Manchester University is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Wilmington College for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $28,415.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Manchester University than Wilmington College ($34,504.00 vs. $28,415.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Wilmington College ($18,024 vs. $24,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 1% lower than costs at Wilmington College ($10,694 vs. $10,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Wilmington College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 74.8% larger than aid received Wilmington College ($28,535 vs. $16,326)
Manchester University vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 47 points higher than at Wilmington College (966)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wilmington College (21)
- Accepted freshman Wilmington College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Wilmington College has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Wilmington College? 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 Wilmington College and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is the same as at Wilmington College (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,000)
- Wilmington College and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilmington College and Manchester University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilmington College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/