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Overview |
Manchester University | AIU Online | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Hoffman Estates, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 14,333 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | AIU Online | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $11,762 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $11,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $6,917 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $13,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $6,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Manchester University | AIU Online | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Manchester University | AIU Online | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 40:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | AIU Online | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $341 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | AIU Online | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Manchester University | AIU Online | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 98% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | AIU Online | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- American InterContinental University Online is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (14,333 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. AIU Online Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or AIU Online?
- Manchester University is 193.4% more expensive to attend than AIU Online for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $11,762.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.4% higher at Manchester University than American InterContinental University Online ($34,504.00 vs. $11,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American InterContinental University Online than Manchester University ($13,808 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Online are 54.6% lower than costs at Manchester University ($6,917 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than American InterContinental University Online (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 354.1% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Online ($28,535 vs. $6,284)
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or AIU Online? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Online or Manchester University .
Manchester University vs. AIU Online Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or AIU Online? 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 AIU Online and Manchester University.
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Online earn on average $5,300 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,100)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $5,981 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Online graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,981)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Online graduates. ($279 vs. $341)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Online students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/