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Overview |
Mitchell College | Claflin University | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Mitchell College | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $332 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Claflin University?
- Mitchell College is 112.5% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($35,006.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.5% higher at Mitchell College than Claflin University ($35,006.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Mitchell College ($19,951 vs. $30,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 56.1% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($9,480 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mitchell College students is 57.9% larger than aid received Claflin University ($21,641 vs. $13,707)
Mitchell College vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Mitchell College .
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Mitchell College (76.8%)
Mitchell College vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Mitchell College is higher than Claflin University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Mitchell College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($32,900 vs. $30,700)
- Mitchell College students graduate with a $6,434 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $32,184)
- Mitchell College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($266 vs. $332)
- More Mitchell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/