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ECSU SCSU CCSU Millersville University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Buffalo State College Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus LHU WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania UConn Cheyney University of Pennsylvania| Western Connecticut State University | Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #1041 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 0% |
Admission |
WestConn | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WestConn | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 19% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Mansfield University | ||
| 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (4,137 students vs. 1,796 students)
WestConn vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Mansfield University?
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is 15.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Mansfield University than Western Connecticut State University ($10,032.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 48.8% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,168 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (63% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($7,943 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at WestConn (3.38)
WestConn vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Mansfield University? 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 Mansfield University and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,000)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mansfield University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/