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Overview |
Manchester University | Carlow University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| 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 | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Manchester University | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Carlow 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
- Carlow University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Carlow University?
- Manchester University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Manchester University than Carlow University ($34,504.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Manchester University ($17,437 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 21.7% lower than costs at Carlow University ($10,694 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Carlow University ($28,535 vs. $26,713)
Manchester University vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 41 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Carlow 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 Carlow University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is the same as at Carlow University (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $200 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,900)
- Carlow University and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carlow 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 Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/