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Overview |
Manchester University | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 745 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Manchester University | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Bluffton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manchester University is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 745 students)
Manchester University vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Bluffton University?
- Bluffton University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Bluffton University than Manchester University ($34,716.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Bluffton University ($18,024 vs. $21,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 8.5% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($10,694 vs. $11,602)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Bluffton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Bluffton University ($28,535 vs. $28,214)
Manchester University vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 41 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Bluffton 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 Bluffton University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Manchester University (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,600)
- Bluffton University and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bluffton University and Manchester University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluffton University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/