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Overview |
Manchester University | SJC | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Rensselaer, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | saintjoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | SJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $29,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $29,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $15,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $21,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | SJC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,506 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | SJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | SJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | SJC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Manchester University | SJC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | - | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | SJC | ||
| 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 SJC based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 972 students)
Manchester University vs. SJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or SJC?
- Manchester University is 16.4% more expensive to attend than SJC for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Manchester University than Saint Josephs College ($34,504.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than Manchester University ($15,836 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 12.8% lower than costs at Manchester University ($9,480 vs. $10,694)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Saint Josephs College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 30.3% larger than aid received Saint Josephs College ($28,535 vs. $21,898)
Manchester University vs. SJC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or SJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SJC or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 28 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SJC (22)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at SJC (3.27)
- SJC has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. SJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or SJC? 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 SJC and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Manchester University (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,100)
- Saint Josephs College and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Josephs 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 SJC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/