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Overview |
Kean | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #1036 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Kean | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kean | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Kean | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Mansfield University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 1,796 students)
Kean vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Mansfield University?
- Kean University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.9% higher at Kean than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($18,150.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 45.9% lower than costs at Kean University ($10,168 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($13,123 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (955) is 27 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Mansfield University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Kean (3.2)
Kean vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean 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 Kean.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than Kean University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,000)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Mansfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/