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Overview |
Manchester University | OC Comets | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | |||
| 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 | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % 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% | 0% |
Students |
Manchester University | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | OC Comets | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 919 students)
Manchester University vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or OC Comets?
- Manchester University is 9% more expensive to attend than OC Comets for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Manchester University than Olivet College ($34,504.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than OC Comets ($18,024 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 5.1% lower than costs at Olivet College ($10,694 vs. $11,242)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Olivet College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 22.1% larger than aid received Olivet College ($28,535 vs. $23,361)
Manchester University vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 82 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Olivet College (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $2,800 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,300)
- Olivet College and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Olivet College and Manchester University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/