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Overview |
Mansfield University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Mansfield, PA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mansfield.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mansfield University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,168 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Mansfield University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 830 | ||
| Admitted | - | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 55.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mansfield University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mansfield University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Mansfield University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Mansfield University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Mansfield University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (1,796 students vs. 1,481 students)
Mansfield University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mansfield University or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.2% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($19,584.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 14.8% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,168 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($8,830 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mansfield University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Mansfield University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 27 points higher than at Mansfield University (955)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mansfield University (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Mansfield University (3.44)
Mansfield University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mansfield University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Mansfield University.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (53% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $10,600 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,000)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Mansfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/