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Overview |
Manchester University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1315 | |||
| 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 | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Manchester University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 38.1% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Saint Michael's College than Manchester University ($47,640.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Saint Michael's College ($18,024 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 40.2% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($10,694 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 30.2% larger than aid received Manchester University ($37,162 vs. $28,535)
Manchester University vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Saint Michael'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 Saint Michael's College and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Manchester University (82% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $42,100)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/