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Overview |
Manchester University | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 2,159 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | sage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $33,851 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $33,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $13,543 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $22,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $27,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,737 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Manchester University | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | The Sage Colleges | ||
| 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
- The Sage Colleges is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (2,159 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. The Sage Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or The Sage Colleges?
- Manchester University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than The Sage Colleges for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $33,851.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Manchester University than The Sage Colleges ($34,504.00 vs. $33,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than The Sage Colleges ($18,024 vs. $22,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 26.6% lower than costs at The Sage Colleges ($10,694 vs. $13,543)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as The Sage Colleges (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 2% larger than aid received The Sage Colleges ($28,535 vs. $27,982)
Manchester University vs. The Sage Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or The Sage Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Sage Colleges or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at The Sage Colleges (3.3)
- The Sage Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (73.6%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. The Sage Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or The Sage Colleges? 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 The Sage Colleges and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at The Sage Colleges is higher than Manchester University (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from The Sage Colleges earn on average $1,000 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $42,100)
- The Sage Colleges students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- The Sage Colleges graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The Sage Colleges students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/