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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Millersville University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Jackson State University| Southern Connecticut State University | Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 0% |
Admission |
SCSU | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| 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 |
SCSU | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 19% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,796 students)
SCSU vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Mansfield University?
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is 19.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93% higher at SCSU than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($19,358.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 38.4% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,168 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($7,308 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (955) is 37 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming SCSU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Mansfield University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at SCSU (3.2)
SCSU vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $40,000)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Mansfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/