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Overview |
BSU | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
BSU | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
BSU | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BSU | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 14% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Manchester University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,217 students)
BSU vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Manchester University?
- Manchester University is 309.1% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Manchester University than Ball State University ($34,504.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Manchester University ($12,615 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 2% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,694 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 149.9% larger than aid received Ball State University ($28,535 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 57 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
BSU vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Manchester University (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $400 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,100)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/