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Overview |
Manchester University | St John's | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $14,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $27,643 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $23,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Manchester University | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 982 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1460 | |||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Manchester University | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | St John's | ||
| 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 St John's based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 541 students)
Manchester University vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or St John's?
- St John's College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($36,040.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at St John's than Manchester University ($36,040.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than St John's ($18,024 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 33.4% lower than costs at St John's College ($10,694 vs. $14,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than St John's College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 20% larger than aid received St John's College ($28,535 vs. $23,775)
Manchester University vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than St John's (49.9%)
Manchester University vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or St John's? 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 St John's and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Manchester University (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $900 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,200)
- St John's College and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St John's College and Manchester University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/