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Overview |
Mansfield University | VWC | ||
| Location | Mansfield, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mansfield.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mansfield University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,168 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Mansfield University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 1190/1365 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Mansfield University | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mansfield University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mansfield University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Mansfield University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Mansfield University | VWC | ||
| 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
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (1,796 students vs. 1,538 students)
Mansfield University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mansfield University or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 366.7% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259% higher at VWC than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($36,010.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 8.9% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,168 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($27,568 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mansfield University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Mansfield University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Wesleyan College (982) is 27 points higher than at Mansfield University (955)
- Incoming VWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mansfield University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at VWC (3.39)
Mansfield University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mansfield University or VWC? 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 VWC and Mansfield University.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Mansfield University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Mansfield University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Mansfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/