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Overview |
Mitchell College | Bard College | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mitchell College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $270 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 70.8% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at Bard College than Mitchell College ($59,800.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Mitchell College ($25,214 vs. $30,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mitchell College are 16.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,800 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 147.6% larger than aid received Mitchell College ($53,584 vs. $21,641)
Mitchell College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Mitchell College .
- Mitchell College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Mitchell College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or Bard 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 Bard College and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Mitchell College (76% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $32,900)
- Mitchell College students graduate with a $444 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,194)
- Mitchell College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($266 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/