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Overview |
Mansfield University | Temple | ||
| Location | Mansfield, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mansfield.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mansfield University | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,168 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 88% |
Admission |
Mansfield University | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | - | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mansfield University | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mansfield University | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Mansfield University | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Mansfield University | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 1,796 students)
Mansfield University vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mansfield University or Temple?
- Temple University is 161.9% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 245.7% higher at Temple than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($34,684.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 53.9% lower than costs at Temple University ($10,168 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Temple University than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($11,575 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mansfield University or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Mansfield University .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Mansfield University (3.44)
Mansfield University vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mansfield University or Temple? 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 Temple and Mansfield University.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $40,000)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Temple 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/