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Millersville University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus LHU WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania The University of Montana Cheyney University of Pennsylvania PennWest Edinboro Ship VSU| The University of Montana Western | Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UM Western | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | Dillon, MT | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,424 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #1036 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umwestern.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM Western | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,658 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,406 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,588 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,584 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,117 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
UM Western | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | - | ||
| Admitted | 536 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.3%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 50.6%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
UM Western | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM Western | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,929 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
UM Western | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UM Western | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UM Western | Mansfield University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is larger than than UM Western based on total student enrollment (1,796 students vs. 1,424 students)
UM Western vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM Western or Mansfield University?
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is 65.7% more expensive to attend than UM Western for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.5% higher at UM Western than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($16,406.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana Western are 18.4% lower than costs at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($8,588 vs. $10,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Montana Western than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Montana Western students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($8,117 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UM Western or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or UM Western .
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at UM Western (3.2)
UM Western vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM Western 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 UM Western.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than The University of Montana Western (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,900 more per year than UM Western graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $34,100)
- The University of Montana Western students graduate with a $6,071 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($20,929 vs. $27,000)
- UM Western graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Mansfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM Western students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/