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Overview |
Manchester University | Asbury University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Manchester University | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Asbury University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Asbury University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Asbury University?
- Manchester University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Manchester University than Asbury University ($34,504.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Asbury University ($18,024 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 23.8% lower than costs at Manchester University ($8,636 vs. $10,694)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Asbury University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 14.7% larger than aid received Asbury University ($28,535 vs. $24,888)
Manchester University vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 88 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Asbury University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Manchester University (23)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Asbury 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 Asbury University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Manchester University (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $1,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($25,943 vs. $27,000)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/