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Overview |
Mansfield University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Mansfield, PA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mansfield.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mansfield University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,168 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Mansfield University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Mansfield University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mansfield University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mansfield University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Mansfield University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Mansfield University | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Castleton State College is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 1,796 students)
Mansfield University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mansfield University or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 53.3% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.1% higher at Castleton State College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($28,800.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 22% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($10,168 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($13,007 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mansfield University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Mansfield University .
- The average SAT score at Castleton State College (959) is 4 points higher than at Mansfield University (955)
- Incoming Castleton State College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mansfield University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
Mansfield University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mansfield University or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Mansfield University.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than Castleton State College (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,400 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mansfield University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/