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Overview |
Mitchell College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mitchell College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | Gustavus Adolphus 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 49.9% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Mitchell College ($52,490.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than Mitchell College ($30,297 vs. $30,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 34.4% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($11,010 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 51.6% larger than aid received Mitchell College ($32,808 vs. $21,641)
Mitchell College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Mitchell College .
- Mitchell College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Mitchell College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Mitchell College (82% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $23,400 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $32,900)
- Mitchell College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mitchell College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/