I went to DMU for my MS PT then got my tDPT there. Frankly, I went to DMU first because I got in. Then I got my DPT there because it was convenient. It is a fine school but as I have posted in other threads, go where a) you get in, b) it is least expensive. I don't think that the manual component of the program should be a deal maker or breaker when you make your decision. I would spend more time comparing costs of tuition, living expenses etc . . .