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Overview |
Manchester University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | |||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Manchester University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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
- Manchester University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 951 students)
Manchester University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Manchester University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Manchester University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($34,504.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($18,024 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 0.3% lower than costs at Manchester University ($10,660 vs. $10,694)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 7.4% larger than aid received West Virginia Wesleyan College ($28,535 vs. $26,575)
Manchester University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 2 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Manchester University (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,100)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Manchester University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/