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Overview |
Manchester University | Clarke University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | clarke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Clarke University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $36,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $36,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $27,275 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $25,403 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Clarke University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 2,665 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1160 | |||
| 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 | Clarke University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Clarke University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $42,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Clarke University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Manchester University | Clarke University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Clarke 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 Clarke University based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 965 students)
Manchester University vs. Clarke University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Clarke University?
- Clarke University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($36,900.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Clarke University than Manchester University ($36,900.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Clarke University ($18,024 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarke University are 0.9% lower than costs at Manchester University ($10,600 vs. $10,694)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Clarke University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Clarke University ($28,535 vs. $25,403)
Manchester University vs. Clarke University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Clarke University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarke University or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Clarke University (1045) is 32 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Clarke University (23)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Clarke University (3.36)
- Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Clarke University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Clarke 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 Clarke University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than Manchester University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Clarke University earn on average $700 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($42,800 vs. $42,100)
- Clarke University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarke University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/