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Overview |
Manchester University | BBC | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Manchester University | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $182 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Manchester University | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | BBC | ||
| 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
- Manchester University is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 552 students)
Manchester University vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or BBC?
- Manchester University is 16.2% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Manchester University than Clarks Summit University ($34,504.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Manchester University ($16,176 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 46.5% lower than costs at Manchester University ($7,300 vs. $10,694)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Clarks Summit University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 44.2% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($28,535 vs. $19,782)
Manchester University vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at BBC (3.31)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than BBC (65.2%)
Manchester University vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or BBC? 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 BBC and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Clarks Summit University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $8,300 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $9,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($17,688 vs. $27,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($182 vs. $279)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/