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Overview |
Manchester University | BGSU | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Manchester University | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Manchester University | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Manchester University | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | BGSU | ||
| 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
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or BGSU?
- Manchester University is 206.1% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at Manchester University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($34,504.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than BGSU ($18,024 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 17.7% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($10,694 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 220.7% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($28,535 vs. $8,898)
Manchester University vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 1 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than Manchester University (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $1,500 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,100)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- BGSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/