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Overview |
Manchester University | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Manchester University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Manchester University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Manchester University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or LGCNHS?
- Manchester University is 13.5% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Manchester University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($34,504.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than LGCNHS ($18,024 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 2.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($10,694 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 365.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($28,535 vs. $6,133)
Manchester University vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Manchester University .
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Manchester University vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Manchester University.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $9,200 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $42,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS 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/