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Overview |
Manchester University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Manchester University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Virginia Union University?
- Manchester University is 227.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.7% higher at Manchester University than Virginia Union University ($34,504.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Virginia Union University ($18,024 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 15.2% lower than costs at Manchester University ($9,286 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 231.9% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($28,535 vs. $8,597)
Manchester University vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 241 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Virginia Union University (51% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $33,300)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/