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Overview |
Manchester University | WWU | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Manchester University | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Manchester University | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
Manchester University | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | WWU | ||
| 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
- William Woods University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or WWU?
- Manchester University is 30.2% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Manchester University than William Woods University ($34,504.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than WWU ($18,024 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 2.3% lower than costs at Manchester University ($10,450 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 39.7% larger than aid received William Woods University ($28,535 vs. $20,431)
Manchester University vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 22 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than WWU (61.5%)
Manchester University vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or WWU? 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 WWU and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than William Woods University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $3,500 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU 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/