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Overview |
Clark University | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #1036 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Clark University | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Clark University | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | 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
- Clark University is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 1,796 students)
Clark University vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Mansfield University?
- Clark University is 573.9% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 418.3% higher at Clark University than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($52,000.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 9.8% lower than costs at Clark University ($10,168 vs. $11,164)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($29,716 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Mansfield University (3.44)
Clark University vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University 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 Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (80% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $40,000)
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and Clark University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and Clark University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mansfield University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/