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Overview |
Manchester University | Grace University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | graceuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Grace University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $7,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $19,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $13,079 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Grace University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 159 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | Grace University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Grace University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $183 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Grace University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Manchester University | Grace University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | - | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Grace 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
- Manchester University is larger than than Grace University based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 298 students)
Manchester University vs. Grace University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Grace University?
- Manchester University is 56% more expensive to attend than Grace University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at Manchester University than Grace University ($34,504.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Grace University ($18,024 vs. $19,798)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace University are 46% lower than costs at Manchester University ($7,324 vs. $10,694)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Grace University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 118.2% larger than aid received Grace University ($28,535 vs. $13,079)
Manchester University vs. Grace University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Grace University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace University or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 10 points higher than at Grace University (1003)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Grace University (22)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Grace University (3.08)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Grace University (45.9%)
Manchester University vs. Grace University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Grace 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 Grace University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Grace University (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Grace University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $33,300)
- Grace University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- Grace University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Grace University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/