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Overview |
Mansfield University | VSU | ||
| Location | Mansfield, PA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mansfield.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mansfield University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,168 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 92% |
Admission |
Mansfield University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mansfield University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mansfield University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
Mansfield University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Mansfield University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Mansfield University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,796 students)
Mansfield University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mansfield University or VSU?
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is 39.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at VSU than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($16,542.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 13.5% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,168 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($11,498 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mansfield University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Mansfield University .
- The average SAT score at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (955) is 98 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Mansfield University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at VSU (2.85)
Mansfield University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mansfield University or VSU? 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 VSU and Mansfield University.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than Virginia State University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,700)
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- Mansfield University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More Mansfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/