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Overview |
Mitchell College | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Mount Pleasant, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 871 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | iwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $26,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mitchell College | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 24% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | Iowa Wesleyan 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
- Iowa Wesleyan College is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (871 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Iowa Wesleyan College?
- Mitchell College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Iowa Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($35,006.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Mitchell College than Iowa Wesleyan College ($35,006.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa Wesleyan College than Mitchell College ($20,074 vs. $30,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa Wesleyan College are 30.5% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($11,340 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Iowa Wesleyan College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 23.2% larger than aid received Mitchell College ($26,670 vs. $21,641)
Mitchell College vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or Iowa Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa Wesleyan College or Mitchell College .
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Mitchell College (76.8%)
Mitchell College vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or Iowa Wesleyan 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 Iowa Wesleyan College and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Mitchell College is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (47% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Iowa Wesleyan College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($36,900 vs. $32,900)
- Iowa Wesleyan College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mitchell College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Mitchell College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Mitchell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/