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Overview |
Mansfield University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Mansfield, PA | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mansfield.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mansfield University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,168 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 70% |
Admission |
Mansfield University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 1070/1285 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Mansfield University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mansfield University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Mansfield University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % 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 State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Mansfield University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| 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 Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (1,796 students vs. 1,196 students)
Mansfield University vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mansfield University or Penn State Brandywine?
- Penn State Brandywine is 89.5% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.4% higher at Penn State Brandywine than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($24,318.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 37% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($10,168 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Brandywine than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (70% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Brandywine students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($9,638 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mansfield University or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Mansfield University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Brandywine (969) is 14 points higher than at Mansfield University (955)
- Incoming Penn State Brandywine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mansfield University (20)
Mansfield University vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mansfield University or Penn State Brandywine? 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 State Brandywine and Mansfield University.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than Penn State Brandywine (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $15,300 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,000)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Brandywine graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Brandywine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mansfield University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/