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Overview |
Augustana | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Manchester 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,217 students)
Augustana vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Manchester University?
- Augustana College is 38.4% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Augustana than Manchester University ($47,766.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Augustana ($18,024 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 10.2% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,694 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Manchester University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 22.5% larger than aid received Manchester University ($34,946 vs. $28,535)
Augustana vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Manchester University (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $42,100)
- Manchester University and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manchester University and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/