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Overview |
Thomas University | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | |||
| 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 |
Thomas University | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
Thomas University | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Manchester University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 1,217 students)
Thomas University vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Manchester University?
- Manchester University is 219.5% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.5% higher at Manchester University than Thomas University ($34,504.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Manchester University ($12,557 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 51.9% lower than costs at Manchester University ($7,040 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 248.9% larger than aid received Thomas University ($28,535 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or Thomas University .
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas 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 Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Thomas University (51% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $6,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($20,620 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/