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Overview |
Manchester University | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Sioux City, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | briarcliff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $33,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $33,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $9,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $21,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $26,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.21 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Manchester University | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Manchester University | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Briar Cliff 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
- Manchester University is larger than than Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 927 students)
Manchester University vs. Briar Cliff University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Briar Cliff University?
- Manchester University is 4% more expensive to attend than Briar Cliff University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Manchester University than Briar Cliff University ($34,504.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Briar Cliff University ($18,024 vs. $21,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 7.9% lower than costs at Manchester University ($9,910 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Briar Cliff University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Briar Cliff University ($28,535 vs. $26,614)
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Briar Cliff University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Briar Cliff University or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Briar Cliff University (3.21)
Manchester University vs. Briar Cliff University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Briar Cliff 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 Briar Cliff University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Briar Cliff University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Briar Cliff University earn on average $400 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,100)
- Briar Cliff University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Briar Cliff University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Briar Cliff University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/