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Overview |
Naropa University | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naropa.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Naropa University | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,696 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,145 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,146 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Naropa University | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94 | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | 94 | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 |
Naropa University | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Naropa University | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Naropa University | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Naropa University | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Naropa University | Manchester University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manchester University is larger than than Naropa University based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 1,065 students)
Naropa University vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Naropa University or Manchester University?
- Manchester University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Naropa University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Manchester University than Naropa University ($34,504.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Naropa University ($18,024 vs. $28,145)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 0% lower than costs at Naropa University ($10,694 vs. $10,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Naropa University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Naropa University ($28,535 vs. $24,146)
Naropa University vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Naropa University or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or Naropa University .
- Accepted freshman Naropa University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Naropa University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Naropa University vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Naropa 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 Naropa University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Naropa University (51% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Naropa University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $25,800)
- Naropa University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Naropa University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Naropa University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/