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Overview |
SHU | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
SHU | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
SHU | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
SHU | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 19% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Mansfield University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,796 students)
SHU vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Mansfield University?
- Sacred Heart University is 500.2% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 361.6% higher at SHU than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($46,310.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 72.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($10,168 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($19,484 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Mansfield University (3.44)
SHU vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $19,700 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $40,000)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mansfield University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/