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Overview |
Manchester University | Cairn | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| 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 | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Manchester University | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Cairn | ||
| 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 Cairn based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 1,031 students)
Manchester University vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Cairn?
- Manchester University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Manchester University than Cairn University ($34,504.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Cairn ($18,024 vs. $25,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 10% lower than costs at Cairn University ($10,694 vs. $11,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Cairn University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 55.3% larger than aid received Cairn University ($28,535 vs. $18,376)
Manchester University vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 37 points higher than at Cairn (976)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cairn (21)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Cairn (3.31)
- Cairn has a higher acceptance rate (81%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Cairn? 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 Cairn and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than Manchester University (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,000)
- Cairn University and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cairn 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 Cairn students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/