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Overview |
Manchester University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Manchester University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| 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
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Mercyhurst College than Manchester University ($40,530.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Mercyhurst College ($18,024 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 31.1% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,694 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 13.6% larger than aid received Manchester University ($32,418 vs. $28,535)
Manchester University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Manchester University (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $42,100)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/