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Overview |
Mansfield University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Mansfield, PA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mansfield.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mansfield University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,168 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 90% |
Admission |
Mansfield University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Mansfield University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mansfield University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Mansfield University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Mansfield University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Mansfield University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,796 students)
Mansfield University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mansfield University or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at WVSU than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($13,810.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 20.1% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,168 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($9,482 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mansfield University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Mansfield University .
- The average SAT score at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (955) is 28 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Mansfield University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at WVSU (3.24)
Mansfield University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mansfield University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Mansfield University.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than West Virginia State University (53% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania earn on average $7,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Mansfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/