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Overview |
Manchester University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | |||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Manchester University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Wittenberg University | ||
| 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
- Wittenberg University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,299 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Wittenberg University than Manchester University ($42,260.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Wittenberg University ($18,024 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 5.5% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,694 vs. $11,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 14.4% larger than aid received Manchester University ($32,632 vs. $28,535)
Manchester University vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Manchester University (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,100)
- Wittenberg University and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wittenberg University and Manchester University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/