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Overview |
Manchester University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Manchester University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Fairmont State ?
- Manchester University is 473% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.6% higher at Manchester University than Fairmont State University ($34,504.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Manchester University ($10,794 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 6.7% lower than costs at Manchester University ($10,022 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 335.8% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($28,535 vs. $6,547)
Manchester University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 51 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Fairmont State University (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/