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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Millersville University of Pennsylvania Roanoke College| Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mansfield University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Mansfield, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mansfield.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mansfield University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,168 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
Mansfield University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Mansfield University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mansfield University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mansfield University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Mansfield University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Mansfield University | Longwood University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,796 students)
Mansfield University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mansfield University or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.2% higher at Longwood University than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($21,690.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 40.8% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,168 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($10,332 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mansfield University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Mansfield University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 30 points higher than at Mansfield University (955)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mansfield University (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Mansfield University (3.44)
Mansfield University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mansfield University or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Mansfield University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,000)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University 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/