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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Roosevelt University | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | 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
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 1,217 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Manchester University?
- Manchester University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Manchester University than Roosevelt University ($34,504.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Roosevelt University ($18,024 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 40.5% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($10,694 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 16% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($28,535 vs. $24,602)
Roosevelt University vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 25 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Roosevelt University vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University 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 Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Roosevelt University (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,100)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/