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Overview |
CCSU | Mitchell College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | New London, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | mitchell.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Mitchell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $35,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $35,006 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $30,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $21,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Mitchell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 1,179 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Mitchell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Mitchell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $266 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Mitchell College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CCSU | Mitchell College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 43% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Mitchell College | ||
| 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
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 539 students)
CCSU vs. Mitchell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Mitchell College?
- Mitchell College is 441.1% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($35,006.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.8% higher at Mitchell College than Central Connecticut State University ($35,006.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Mitchell College ($17,088 vs. $30,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 18.7% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($12,464 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mitchell College students is 248.4% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($21,641 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Mitchell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Mitchell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mitchell College or CCSU .
- Mitchell College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Mitchell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Mitchell College? 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 Mitchell College and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is the same as at Mitchell College (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $32,900)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mitchell College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,750)
- CCSU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Mitchell College graduates. ($232 vs. $266)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/