West Virginia Wesleyan College vs Mansfield University

West Virginia Wesleyan College and Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, both rooted in tradition and academic excellence, offer distinct educational experiences. West Virginia Wesleyan, a private institution nestled in the scenic hills of Buckhannon, West Virginia, boasts a close-knit community and a strong liberal arts foundation. Mansfield University, a public university located in the charming town of Mansfield, Pennsylvania, prides itself on its affordable tuition, diverse academic programs, and commitment to student success. While both institutions share a dedication to providing quality education, they differ in acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Mansfield University of Pennsylvania	West Virginia Wesleyan College
Overview
Location	Mansfield, Pennsylvania	Buckhannon, West Virginia
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	70.0%	65.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	94.4%	84.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $50
SAT range	970 - 1150	968 - 1180
ACT range	17 - 24	18 - 23
Students submitting SAT score	34.0%	33.0%
Students submitting ACT score	3.0%	30.0%
Total number of applicants	2,036	1,766
Total number of admissions given out	1,922	1,491
Admitted students who chose to enroll	380	302
Yield rate	19.8%	20.3%
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	$41,677
Average net price	$13,168	$20,512
Tuition	In state: $7,716 Out of state: $10,032	$31,384
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,600 Meal plan: $4,072	Room/dormitory: $4,912 Meal plan: $5,142
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $8,863	100.0% Average amount $25,474
Students receiving federal student loan	63.0% Average amount $5,080	97.0% Average amount $5,882
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $9,655	10.0% Average amount $15,240

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,783 Men 35.7% Women 64.3%	982 Men 46.4% Women 53.6%
Graduate students	13 Men 30.8% Women 69.2%	72 Men 23.6% Women 76.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	19.5%	48.3%
International students	0.8%	5.0%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	1,320	1,020
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	West Virginia Florida Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Liberal Arts Law Enforcement and Firefighting Education Business	Health Professions Physical Science Business Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	48.9%	54.3%
Dropout rate	21.6%	45.4%
Transferred out	27.6%	N/A
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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,633 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $56,345 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $22,329 Year 3: $30,698 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,111 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,047 Year 2: $29,929 Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $93,326 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,544 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $35,878 Year 2: $38,871 Year 3: N/A

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