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Overview |
MHC | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #1036 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 0% |
Admission |
MHC | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
MHC | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MHC | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 19% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Mansfield University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 1,796 students)
MHC vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Mansfield University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 655.3% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 480.9% higher at MHC than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($58,280.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 69% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($10,168 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (80% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($39,304 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Mansfield University (3.44)
MHC vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Mansfield University? 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 Mansfield University and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (85% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $40,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mansfield University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/