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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
WPI | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
WPI | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 19% | ||
Campus |
WPI | 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,796 students)
WPI vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Mansfield University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 625.8% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 458.2% higher at WPI than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($56,000.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 62.7% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($10,168 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($27,059 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Mansfield University (3.44)
WPI vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI 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 WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $42,700 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $40,000)
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and WPI graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mansfield University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/