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Overview |
Manchester University | Chowan University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | |||
| 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 | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $363 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Manchester University | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Chowan 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 Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 886 students)
Manchester University vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Chowan University?
- Manchester University is 33.3% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at Manchester University than Chowan University ($34,504.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Manchester University ($17,334 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 10.8% lower than costs at Manchester University ($9,650 vs. $10,694)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Chowan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 38.7% larger than aid received Chowan University ($28,535 vs. $20,580)
Manchester University vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 240 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Chowan 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 Chowan University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Chowan University (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $34,600)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/