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Millersville University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus LHU WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Temple Cheyney University of Pennsylvania PennWest Edinboro Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg| Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mansfield University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Mansfield, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mansfield.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mansfield University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,168 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 69% |
Admission |
Mansfield University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | |||
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Academics |
Mansfield University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mansfield University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Mansfield University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Mansfield University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Mansfield University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,796 students)
Mansfield University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mansfield University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 100.2% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.2% higher at Penn College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($23,190.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 19.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,168 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($7,254 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mansfield University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Mansfield University .
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Mansfield University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mansfield University or Penn 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 Penn College and Mansfield University.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $4,400 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $40,000)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mansfield University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/