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Overview |
Manchester University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.8 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Manchester University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 686 students)
Manchester University vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Paul Smith's College?
- Manchester University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Manchester University than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($34,504.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Paul Smith's College ($18,024 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 45.4% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($10,694 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($28,535 vs. $24,545)
Manchester University vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/