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Overview |
Elizabethtown College | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | Elizabethtown, PA | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,021 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #280 | #1036 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etown.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elizabethtown College | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,020 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,020 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,642 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,723 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,405 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Elizabethtown College | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,977 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,415 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Elizabethtown College | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elizabethtown College | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elizabethtown College | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Elizabethtown College | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Elizabethtown College | Mansfield University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabethtown College is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (2,021 students vs. 1,796 students)
Elizabethtown College vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elizabethtown College or Mansfield University?
- Elizabethtown College is 353.9% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.1% higher at Elizabethtown College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($35,020.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 24.3% lower than costs at Elizabethtown College ($10,168 vs. $12,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($21,405 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Elizabethtown College or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or Elizabethtown College .
- The average SAT score at Elizabethtown College (1125) is 170 points higher than at Mansfield University (955)
- Incoming Elizabethtown College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mansfield University (20)
- Accepted freshman Elizabethtown College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Mansfield University (3.44)
Elizabethtown College vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elizabethtown College 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 Elizabethtown College.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (79% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Elizabethtown College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $40,000)
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and Elizabethtown College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and Elizabethtown College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mansfield University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/