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Overview |
Manchester University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Manchester University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Manchester University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Tennessee State University | ||
| 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
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Tennessee State University?
- Manchester University is 384.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.4% higher at Manchester University than Tennessee State University ($34,504.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Manchester University ($11,986 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 25.2% lower than costs at Manchester University ($8,542 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 64.8% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($28,535 vs. $17,315)
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Manchester University vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Tennessee State University? 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 Tennessee State University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Tennessee State University (51% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,400)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/