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Overview |
Manchester University | Capitol College | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Laurel, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | capitol-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Capitol College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $25,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $25,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $12,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $25,445 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $14,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Capitol College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 258 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Capitol College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Capitol College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $70,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Capitol College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Manchester University | Capitol College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Capitol College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manchester University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 823 students)
Manchester University vs. Capitol College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Capitol College?
- Manchester University is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Manchester University than Capitol College ($34,504.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Capitol College ($18,024 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 19.8% lower than costs at Capitol College ($10,694 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 99.1% larger than aid received Capitol College ($28,535 vs. $14,332)
Manchester University vs. Capitol College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Capitol College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capitol College or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 10 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Manchester University vs. Capitol College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Capitol College? 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 Capitol College and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Capitol College (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $28,000 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $42,100)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/