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Overview |
Mansfield University | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Mansfield, PA | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mansfield.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mansfield University | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,168 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Mansfield University | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Mansfield University | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mansfield University | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $319 |
Diversity |
Mansfield University | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Mansfield University | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Mansfield University | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (1,796 students vs. 623 students)
Mansfield University vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mansfield University or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 298.1% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.2% higher at Bethany College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($30,720.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 17% lower than costs at Bethany College ($10,168 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($30,005 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mansfield University or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Mansfield University .
- The average SAT score at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (955) is 48 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming Mansfield University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Bethany College (20)
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
Mansfield University vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mansfield University or Bethany College? 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 Bethany College and Mansfield University.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than Bethany College (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $40,000)
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,884)
- Mansfield University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($279 vs. $319)
- More Mansfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/