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Overview |
PennWest California | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | California, PA | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #1036 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 0% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Mansfield University | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 970/1150 | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest California | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 19% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Mansfield University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,796 students)
PennWest California vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Mansfield University?
- PennWest California and Mansfield University cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at PennWest California than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($11,574.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 2.4% lower than costs at PennWest California ($10,168 vs. $10,416)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at PennWest California as Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (0% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by PennWest California students is NaN larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($0 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (955) is 33 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming PennWest California students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Mansfield University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California 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 PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is the same as at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (53% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $2,500 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,000)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mansfield University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/