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Overview |
Manchester University | MACU | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Manchester University | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Manchester University | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $283 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Manchester University | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | MACU | ||
| 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
- Mid America Christian University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (2,442 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or MACU?
- Manchester University is 96.4% more expensive to attend than MACU for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.4% higher at Manchester University than Mid America Christian University ($34,504.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid America Christian University than Manchester University ($16,105 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 23.9% lower than costs at Manchester University ($8,632 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Mid America Christian University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 120.1% larger than aid received Mid America Christian University ($28,535 vs. $12,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or Manchester University .
Manchester University vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or MACU? 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 MACU and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Mid America Christian University (51% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $42,100)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $438 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,438)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($279 vs. $283)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/