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Overview |
Manchester University | Claflin University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $332 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Manchester University | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Claflin 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
- Claflin University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Claflin University?
- Manchester University is 109.4% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.4% higher at Manchester University than Claflin University ($34,504.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Claflin University ($18,024 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 12.8% lower than costs at Manchester University ($9,480 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 108.2% larger than aid received Claflin University ($28,535 vs. $13,707)
Manchester University vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 198 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Claflin 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 Claflin University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Claflin University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $30,700)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/