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Overview |
Manchester University | USW | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Hobbs, NM | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | usw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | USW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $17,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $17,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $8,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $20,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $8,365 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | USW | ||
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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 | 2.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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 | USW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | USW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | USW | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 26% |
Students |
Manchester University | USW | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | USW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Manchester University is larger than than USW based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 1,066 students)
Manchester University vs. USW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or USW?
- Manchester University is 103% more expensive to attend than USW for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103% higher at Manchester University than University of the Southwest ($34,504.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than USW ($18,024 vs. $20,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Southwest are 20% lower than costs at Manchester University ($8,910 vs. $10,694)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as University of the Southwest (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 241.1% larger than aid received University of the Southwest ($28,535 vs. $8,365)
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or USW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USW or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at USW (2.63)
Manchester University vs. USW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or USW? 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 USW and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than University of the Southwest (51% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from University of the Southwest earn on average $3,600 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $42,100)
- University of the Southwest students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- USW graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USW students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/