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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Franklin College of Indiana| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Manchester University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| 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 |
Southern Illinois University | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Manchester University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,217 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Manchester University?
- Manchester University is 258% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258% higher at Manchester University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($34,504.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Manchester University ($16,990 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 0.7% lower than costs at Manchester University ($10,622 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 153.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($28,535 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 19 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $5,700 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,100)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/