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Overview |
Manchester University | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | pnca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $17,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $44,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $20,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 471 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 20.2% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Manchester University | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Manchester University is larger than than Pacific Northwest College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 487 students)
Manchester University vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Pacific Northwest College of Art?
- Pacific Northwest College of Art is 30.4% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Pacific Northwest College of Art than Manchester University ($45,000.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($18,024 vs. $44,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 66.9% lower than costs at Pacific Northwest College of Art ($10,694 vs. $17,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Pacific Northwest College of Art (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 40.5% larger than aid received Pacific Northwest College of Art ($28,535 vs. $20,309)
Manchester University vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Pacific Northwest College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Northwest College of Art or Manchester University .
- Pacific Northwest College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Pacific Northwest College of Art? 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 Pacific Northwest College of Art and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Pacific Northwest College of Art (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $29,900)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $981 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,981)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Northwest College of Art students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/