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Overview |
Mansfield University | PAFA | ||
| Location | Mansfield, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mansfield.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Mansfield University | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,168 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 80% |
Admission |
Mansfield University | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 183 | ||
| Admitted | - | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mansfield University | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mansfield University | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Mansfield University | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Mansfield University | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Mansfield University | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,796 students vs. 172 students)
Mansfield University vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mansfield University or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 424.9% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 303.7% higher at PAFA than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($40,500.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 72.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($10,168 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (80% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($16,087 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mansfield University or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Mansfield University .
Mansfield University vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mansfield University or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Mansfield University.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (73% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania earn on average $18,000 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Mansfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA 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/