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Overview |
DSU | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | Dickinson, ND | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,453 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | #1041 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinsonstate.com | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSU | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,470 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,570 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,740 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,490 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,875 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 0% |
Admission |
DSU | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 831 | - | ||
| Admitted | 499 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
DSU | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSU | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,781 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
DSU | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
DSU | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 19% | ||
Campus |
DSU | 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
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is larger than than DSU based on total student enrollment (1,796 students vs. 1,453 students)
DSU vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSU or Mansfield University?
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is 3.3% more expensive to attend than DSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Mansfield University than Dickinson State University ($10,032.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson State University are 31.4% lower than costs at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($7,740 vs. $10,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson State University than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson State University students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($4,875 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, DSU or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or DSU .
- The average SAT score at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (955) is 4 points higher than at DSU (951)
- Incoming DSU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Mansfield University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at DSU (3.11)
DSU vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSU 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 DSU.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than Dickinson State University (53% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Dickinson State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $40,000)
- Dickinson State University students graduate with a $8,219 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($18,781 vs. $27,000)
- DSU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mansfield University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/