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Overview |
C of I | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
C of I | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
C of I | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
C of I | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
C of I | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 14% | ||
Campus |
C of I | Manchester 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
- Manchester University is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Manchester University?
- Manchester University is 2% more expensive to attend than C of I for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Manchester University than The College of Idaho ($34,504.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than C of I ($18,024 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 1.2% lower than costs at The College of Idaho ($10,694 vs. $10,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho as Manchester University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 19.5% larger than aid received The College of Idaho ($28,535 vs. $23,878)
C of I vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or C of I .
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I 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 C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Manchester University (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $3,600 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $42,100)
- The College of Idaho students graduate with a $1,005 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($25,995 vs. $27,000)
- C of I graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/