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Overview |
Manchester University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Manchester University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Manchester University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manchester University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 1,210 students)
Manchester University vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 62.3% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.3% higher at Kalamazoo College than Manchester University ($56,001.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Kalamazoo College ($18,024 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 6% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($10,694 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 46.7% larger than aid received Manchester University ($41,855 vs. $28,535)
Manchester University vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo College and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Manchester University (80% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $42,100)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/