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Overview |
Manchester University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Manchester University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Manchester University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | West Liberty University | ||
| 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or West Liberty University?
- Manchester University is 295.9% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.8% higher at Manchester University than West Liberty University ($34,504.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Manchester University ($13,788 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 6.7% lower than costs at Manchester University ($10,020 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 390% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($28,535 vs. $5,824)
Manchester University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 29 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than West Liberty University (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $4,200 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/