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Overview |
Manchester University | CUW | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Manchester University | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Manchester University | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or CUW?
- Manchester University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Manchester University than Concordia University Wisconsin ($34,504.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than CUW ($18,024 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 13.7% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($10,694 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 21.5% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($28,535 vs. $23,477)
Manchester University vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 53 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CUW (23)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or CUW? 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 CUW and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Manchester University (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $4,000 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/