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Overview |
Manchester University | Bates | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 36% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Manchester University | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Manchester University | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Bates?
- Bates College is 77% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at Bates than Manchester University ($61,066.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Bates ($18,024 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 61.1% lower than costs at Bates College ($10,694 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 80.2% larger than aid received Manchester University ($51,414 vs. $28,535)
Manchester University vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Manchester University .
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Bates (13.7%)
Manchester University vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Bates? 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 Bates and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Manchester University (92% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $33,600 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $42,100)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/