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Overview |
Manchester University | Davenport University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 5,073 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | davenport.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Davenport University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $21,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $21,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $18,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $17,124 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Davenport University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 3,379 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 3,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 98.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Davenport University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Davenport University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Davenport University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Manchester University | Davenport University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Davenport 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
- Davenport University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (5,073 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Davenport University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Davenport University?
- Manchester University is 62.4% more expensive to attend than Davenport University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at Manchester University than Davenport University ($34,504.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Davenport University ($18,024 vs. $18,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 2.4% lower than costs at Manchester University ($10,444 vs. $10,694)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Davenport University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 66.6% larger than aid received Davenport University ($28,535 vs. $17,124)
Manchester University vs. Davenport University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Davenport University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davenport University or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Davenport University (3.3)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Davenport University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Davenport 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 Davenport University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Davenport University (51% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $33,700)
- Davenport University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- Davenport University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport 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/