University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) vs Mansfield University

In the realm of higher education, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) and Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (MU) stand out as two distinct institutions with unique offerings. USAO, nestled in the heart of Chickasha, Oklahoma, boasts a tight-knit community and an acceptance rate of 98%, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds. MU, located in the picturesque town of Mansfield, Pennsylvania, offers a more selective admissions process with an acceptance rate of 78%, attracting students seeking a comprehensive liberal arts education. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in their popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the comparison table below to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Mansfield University of Pennsylvania	University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Overview
Location	Mansfield, Pennsylvania	Chickasha, Oklahoma
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Trimester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	70.0%	54.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	94.4%	63.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25	$40
SAT range	970 - 1150	N/A
ACT range	17 - 24	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	34.0%
Students submitting ACT score	3.0%
Total number of applicants	2,036	1,078
Total number of admissions given out	1,922	684
Admitted students who chose to enroll	380	247
Yield rate	19.8%	36.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $24,236 Out of state: $26,802	In state: $20,580 Out of state: $31,440
Average net price	$13,168	$9,573
Tuition	In state: $7,716 Out of state: $10,032	In state: $6,390 Out of state: $17,250
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,600 Meal plan: $4,072	Room/dormitory: $3,170 Meal plan: $3,400
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $8,863	93.0% Average amount $10,998
Students receiving federal student loan	63.0% Average amount $5,080	42.0% Average amount $5,221
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $9,655	4.0% Average amount $9,182

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,783 Men 35.7% Women 64.3%	849 Men 35.8% Women 64.2%
Graduate students	13 Men 30.8% Women 69.2%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	19.5%	N/A
International students	0.8%	9.3%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	1,320	536
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Pennsylvania New York District of Columbia Delaware Maryland	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Liberal Arts Law Enforcement and Firefighting Education Business	Visual & Performing Arts Business Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	48.9%	38.7%
Dropout rate	21.6%	34.3%
Transferred out	27.6%	26.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $77,715 Year 3: $86,775 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,767 Year 2: $65,784 Year 3: $68,251 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,365 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $59,060 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,066 Year 2: $48,745 Year 3: $47,596 Geography and Cartography (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,108 Year 2: $33,565 Year 3: $41,581 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,083 Year 2: $33,022 Year 3: $41,404 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,559 Year 2: $30,080 Year 3: $38,679 Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,890 Year 3: $37,467 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,632 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $36,810 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,897 Year 2: $31,676 Year 3: $36,261	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,104 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,657 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,777 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,642 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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