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Overview |
Manchester University | Stritch | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #561 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | |||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Manchester University | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Stritch | ||
| 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
- Cardinal Stritch University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,332 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Stritch than Manchester University ($34,744.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Stritch ($18,024 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 20.2% lower than costs at Manchester University ($8,900 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 0.5% larger than aid received Manchester University ($28,670 vs. $28,535)
Manchester University vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Cardinal Stritch University (1028) is 15 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Manchester University (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $42,100)
- Cardinal Stritch University and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cardinal Stritch 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 Stritch students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/