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Overview |
Mansfield University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Mansfield, PA | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mansfield.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mansfield University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,168 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Mansfield University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Mansfield University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mansfield University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Mansfield University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Mansfield University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Mansfield University | USC Beaufort | ||
| 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
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (2,124 students vs. 1,796 students)
Mansfield University vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mansfield University or USC Beaufort?
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is 34.1% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($10,344.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.2% higher at USC Beaufort than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($21,390.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 16.6% lower than costs at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($8,722 vs. $10,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Beaufort students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($8,452 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mansfield University or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or Mansfield University .
- The average SAT score at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (955) is 28 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming Mansfield University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at USC Beaufort (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Mansfield University (3.44)
Mansfield University vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mansfield University or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and Mansfield University.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (53% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,300 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,700)
- University of South Carolina Beaufort students graduate with a $2,526 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($24,474 vs. $27,000)
- USC Beaufort graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Mansfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Beaufort students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/