Manchester vs University of the Southwest
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Manchester UniversityNorth Manchester, INCatholic life on campusUniversity of the SouthwestHobbs, NMCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Manchester has the higher graduation rate: 46% against 17% at University of the Southwest.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Manchester: $51,504, against $45,389 at University of the Southwest.
- Median debt is lower at University of the Southwest: $21,303, against $26,854 at Manchester.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
North Manchester, IN
Hobbs, NM
Setting
Town
Town
Students
1,175
1,034
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
71%
Graduation rate
46%
17%
First-year retention
66%
55%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,805
$16,927
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$13,875
$15,384
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$16,109
$14,090
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,607
$15,943
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,075
$20,077
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,151
$21,985
Median debt
$26,854
$21,303
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$51,504
$45,389
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.