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Overview |
Manchester University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Manchester University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 57.8% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at Susquahanna than Manchester University ($54,440.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Susquahanna ($18,024 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 39.9% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($10,694 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 43.4% larger than aid received Manchester University ($40,914 vs. $28,535)
Manchester University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Manchester University (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $42,100)
- Susquehanna University and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Manchester University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/