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Overview |
IU Northwest | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | |||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 14% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Manchester University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 1,217 students)
IU Northwest vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Manchester University?
- Manchester University is 374.3% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Manchester University than Indiana University Northwest ($34,504.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Manchester University ($6,553 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 13.6% lower than costs at Manchester University ($9,412 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 226% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($28,535 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 85 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
IU Northwest vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (51% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $2,600 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $1,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($25,030 vs. $27,000)
- IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/