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University of Lynchburg Longwood University EMU Millersville University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania JMU RU VWC Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus LHU WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania| Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mansfield University | BC | ||
| Location | Mansfield, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mansfield.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mansfield University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,168 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Mansfield University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mansfield University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mansfield University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mansfield University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Mansfield University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Mansfield University | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (1,796 students vs. 1,421 students)
Mansfield University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mansfield University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 402.9% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 286.8% higher at BC than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($38,800.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 36% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($10,168 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($34,142 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mansfield University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Mansfield University .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 79 points higher than at Mansfield University (955)
- Incoming BC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mansfield University (20)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Mansfield University (3.44)
Mansfield University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mansfield University or BC? 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 BC and Mansfield University.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,000)
- Bridgewater College and Mansfield University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Mansfield University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mansfield University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/