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Overview |
Manchester University | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,876 | ||
| 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 | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Manchester University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Manchester University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Edgewood College | ||
| 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
- Edgewood College is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,876 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Edgewood College?
- Manchester University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Manchester University than Edgewood College ($34,504.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Edgewood College ($18,024 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 13.3% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($10,694 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 47% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($28,535 vs. $19,418)
Manchester University vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood 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 Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is the same as at Edgewood College (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,100)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Edgewood 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/