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Overview |
DePaul | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 14% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Manchester University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,217 students)
DePaul vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Manchester University?
- DePaul University is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at DePaul than Manchester University ($42,189.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than DePaul ($18,024 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 50.3% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,694 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 9.7% larger than aid received DePaul University ($28,535 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
DePaul vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Manchester University (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $42,100)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/