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Overview |
Mansfield University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Mansfield, PA | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | #694 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mansfield.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mansfield University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,168 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 79% |
Admission |
Mansfield University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 1070/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Mansfield University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mansfield University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| 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 Abington | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Mansfield University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Mansfield University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 1,796 students)
Mansfield University vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mansfield University or Penn State Abington?
- Penn State Abington is 90.3% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($14,684.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.1% higher at Penn State Abington than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($24,586.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 5.2% lower than costs at Penn State Abington ($10,168 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Abington than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (79% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Abington students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($9,589 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mansfield University or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Mansfield University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Abington (975) is 20 points higher than at Mansfield University (955)
- Incoming Penn State Abington students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mansfield University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
Mansfield University vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mansfield University or Penn State Abington? 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 Abington and Mansfield University.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than Penn State Abington (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $15,300 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,000)
- Penn State Abington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Abington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Abington 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/