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Overview |
Mitchell College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mitchell College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $217 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 73.6% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Dickinson College than Mitchell College ($60,776.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mitchell College than Dickinson College ($30,365 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mitchell College are 7.7% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($14,800 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 82.8% larger than aid received Mitchell College ($39,554 vs. $21,641)
Mitchell College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Mitchell College .
- Mitchell College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Mitchell College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Mitchell College (84% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $29,100 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $32,900)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mitchell College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,750)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Mitchell College graduates. ($217 vs. $266)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/