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F&M Millersville University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus LHU WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Dickinson College Temple Mercyhurst College Cheyney University of Pennsylvania PennWest Edinboro| Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mansfield University | W&J | ||
| Location | Mansfield, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mansfield.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mansfield University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,168 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Mansfield University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Mansfield University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mansfield University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mansfield University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Mansfield University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Mansfield University | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,796 students vs. 1,151 students)
Mansfield University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mansfield University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 543% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 394.5% higher at W&J than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($49,612.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 33% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,168 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($38,963 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mansfield University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Mansfield University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Mansfield University (3.44)
Mansfield University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mansfield University or W&J? 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 W&J and Mansfield University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $16,900 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Mansfield University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Mansfield University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mansfield University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/