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Overview |
Manchester University | Fontbonne University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 944 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | fontbonne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Fontbonne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $27,996 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $27,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $10,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $20,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $22,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 880 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 831 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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 | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Fontbonne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Manchester University | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Fontbonne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manchester University is larger than than Fontbonne University based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 944 students)
Manchester University vs. Fontbonne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Fontbonne University?
- Manchester University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Fontbonne University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $27,996.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Manchester University than Fontbonne University ($34,504.00 vs. $27,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Fontbonne University ($18,024 vs. $20,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 1.5% lower than costs at Fontbonne University ($10,694 vs. $10,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Fontbonne University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 28.1% larger than aid received Fontbonne University ($28,535 vs. $22,284)
Manchester University vs. Fontbonne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Fontbonne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fontbonne University or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Fontbonne University (1050) is 37 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Fontbonne University (23)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Fontbonne University (3.3)
- Fontbonne University has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Fontbonne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Fontbonne 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 Fontbonne University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Fontbonne University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Fontbonne University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,100)
- Fontbonne University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fontbonne University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fontbonne University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/