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Overview |
KSC | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #1036 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
KSC | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
KSC | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
KSC | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
KSC | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 19% | ||
Campus |
KSC | 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
- Keene State College is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,796 students)
KSC vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Mansfield University?
- Keene State College is 52.3% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.9% higher at KSC than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($22,663.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 33.1% lower than costs at Keene State College ($10,168 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($10,085 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 36 points higher than at Mansfield University (955)
- Incoming KSC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mansfield University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at KSC (3.1)
KSC vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC 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 KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $40,000)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mansfield University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/