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Overview |
Mansfield University | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Mansfield, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mansfield.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mansfield University | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,168 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Mansfield University | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 1060/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Mansfield University | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mansfield University | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mansfield University | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Mansfield University | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Mansfield University | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 1,796 students)
Mansfield University vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mansfield University or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 407.2% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 290.1% higher at Wilkes than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($39,134.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 55.9% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($10,168 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($29,441 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mansfield University or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Mansfield University .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 98 points higher than at Mansfield University (955)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Mansfield University (3.44)
Mansfield University vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mansfield University or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Mansfield University.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $40,000)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mansfield University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/