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Overview |
Chatham | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #1036 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Chatham | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Chatham | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Chatham | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Mansfield University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,796 students)
Chatham vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Mansfield University?
- Chatham University is 426.5% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 305% higher at Chatham than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($40,625.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 25.1% lower than costs at Chatham University ($10,168 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($27,330 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Mansfield University (3.44)
Chatham vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Mansfield 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 Mansfield University and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Mansfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/