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Overview |
Manchester University | JCSU | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Manchester University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $331 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Manchester University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | JCSU | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 1,093 students)
Manchester University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or JCSU?
- Manchester University is 97.5% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.5% higher at Manchester University than Johnson C Smith University ($34,504.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than JCSU ($18,024 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 50.6% lower than costs at Manchester University ($7,100 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 121% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($28,535 vs. $12,911)
Manchester University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 217 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.93 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Manchester University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $11,800 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $30,300)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/