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Overview |
Mansfield University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Mansfield, PA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mansfield.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mansfield University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,168 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
Mansfield University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Mansfield University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mansfield University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Mansfield University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Mansfield University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Mansfield University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,796 students)
Mansfield University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mansfield University or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 425.3% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 304% higher at Mercyhurst College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($40,530.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 37.9% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,168 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($32,418 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mansfield University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Mansfield University .
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
Mansfield University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mansfield University or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and Mansfield University.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,000)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Mansfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst 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/