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Overview |
PSC | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
PSC | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
PSC | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
PSC | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 14% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Manchester University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manchester University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Manchester University?
- Manchester University is 192.3% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.3% higher at Manchester University than Philander Smith College ($34,504.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Manchester University ($15,634 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 29.6% lower than costs at Manchester University ($8,250 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Philander Smith College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 176.6% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($28,535 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Philander Smith College (51% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $15,300 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $26,800)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/