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Overview |
Manchester University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1210 | |||
| 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 | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Manchester University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manchester University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 460 students)
Manchester University vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Penn State New Kensington?
- Manchester University is 149.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Manchester University than Penn State New Kensington ($34,504.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Penn State New Kensington ($18,024 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 21.4% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($10,694 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 263% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($28,535 vs. $7,860)
Manchester University vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 33 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Penn State New Kensington? 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 Penn State New Kensington and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Penn State New Kensington (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $13,200 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,100)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/