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Overview |
ECSU | Mitchell College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | New London, CT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 500 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | mitchell.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Mitchell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $36,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $36,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $15,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $31,760 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $22,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | Mitchell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 1,295 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | Mitchell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Mitchell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $266 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Mitchell College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Mitchell College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 39% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Mitchell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 500 students)
ECSU vs. Mitchell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Mitchell College?
- Mitchell College is 441% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($36,050.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 260.6% higher at Mitchell College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($36,050.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Mitchell College ($21,205 vs. $31,760)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mitchell College are 11.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,540 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Eastern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mitchell College students is 126.1% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($22,302 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Mitchell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Mitchell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mitchell College or ECSU .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Mitchell College (73.4%)
ECSU vs. Mitchell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Mitchell College (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $32,900)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mitchell College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,750)
- ECSU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Mitchell College graduates. ($237 vs. $266)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/