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Overview |
EIU | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| 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 |
EIU | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
EIU | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,217 students)
EIU vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Manchester University?
- Manchester University is 255.4% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.3% higher at Manchester University than Eastern Illinois University ($34,504.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Manchester University ($13,380 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 1.1% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,694 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Manchester University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 142.4% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($28,535 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 3 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at EIU (3.39)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
EIU vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Manchester University (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $42,100)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/