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Overview |
PennWest Clarion | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | Clarion, PA | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,922 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarion.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Clarion | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 0% |
Admission |
PennWest Clarion | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 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 | |||
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Academics |
PennWest Clarion | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Clarion | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest Clarion | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 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 Clarion | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Clarion | Mansfield University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 1,796 students)
PennWest Clarion vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Clarion or Mansfield University?
- PennWest Clarion 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 Clarion 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 27.2% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($10,168 vs. $12,930)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at PennWest Clarion as Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (0% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by PennWest Clarion students is NaN larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($0 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Clarion or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or PennWest Clarion .
- The average SAT score at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (955) is 21 points higher than at PennWest Clarion (934)
- Incoming PennWest Clarion students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Mansfield University (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Mansfield University (3.44)
PennWest Clarion vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Clarion 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 Clarion.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than PennWest Clarion (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania earn on average $800 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,200)
- PennWest Clarion students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest Clarion graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mansfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/