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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| Northern Illinois University | Manchester University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Manchester University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,217 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Manchester University?
- Manchester University is 252.4% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.4% higher at Manchester University than Northern Illinois University ($34,504.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Manchester University ($13,884 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 6.8% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,694 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 127.3% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($28,535 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 16 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Northern Illinois vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or Manchester 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 Manchester University and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Manchester University (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $42,100)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/