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Overview |
Manchester University | UWSP | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Manchester University | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Manchester University | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Manchester University | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | UWSP | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or UWSP?
- Manchester University is 415.1% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124% higher at Manchester University than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($34,504.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Manchester University ($13,702 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 33.7% lower than costs at Manchester University ($8,000 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 584.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($28,535 vs. $4,169)
Manchester University vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 37 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UWSP (23)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Manchester University (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $400 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $2,640 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($24,360 vs. $27,000)
- UWSP graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/