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Virginia Tech UD Rutgers UConn Pitt UMass UB NC State Michigan State Clemson Syracuse Drexel| Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mansfield University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Mansfield, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mansfield.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mansfield University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,168 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 44% |
Admission |
Mansfield University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | - | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 1210/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Mansfield University | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mansfield University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Mansfield University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Mansfield University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Mansfield University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 1,796 students)
Mansfield University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mansfield University or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 138.1% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258.3% higher at Penn State than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($35,946.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 25.3% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($10,168 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Main Campus than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (44% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($10,066 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mansfield University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Mansfield University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 247 points higher than at Mansfield University (955)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mansfield University (20)
Mansfield University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mansfield University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Mansfield University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (87% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $15,300 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,000)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mansfield University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/