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Overview |
Manchester University | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $312 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Manchester University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Lourdes 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 Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 1,136 students)
Manchester University vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Lourdes University?
- Manchester University is 34% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Manchester University than Lourdes University ($34,504.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Lourdes University ($18,024 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 12.2% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($10,694 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Lourdes University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 58.2% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($28,535 vs. $18,038)
Manchester University vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 30 points higher than at Lourdes University (983)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Manchester University vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Lourdes University (51% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,600)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,250)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($279 vs. $312)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/