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Overview |
Manchester University | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Manchester University | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manchester University is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 1,133 students)
Manchester University vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Clarkson College?
- Manchester University is 131.9% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.9% higher at Manchester University than Clarkson College ($34,504.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Manchester University ($14,506 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 46.8% lower than costs at Manchester University ($7,284 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Clarkson College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 198.7% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($28,535 vs. $9,554)
Manchester University vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson College (1050) is 37 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Clarkson College (23)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Clarkson College (3.3)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Manchester University vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Clarkson College? 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 Clarkson College and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson College is higher than Manchester University (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,100)
- Clarkson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarkson College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson College 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/