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Dean College Curry College| Mitchell College | School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mitchell College | SMFA | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 500 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,050 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,050 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,540 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,760 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,302 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,295 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 950 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 15.5% | ||
| 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
Mitchell College | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
Mitchell College | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | - | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | SMFA | ||
| 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
- Mitchell College is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (500 students vs. 492 students)
Mitchell College vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or SMFA?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $36,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at SMFA than Mitchell College ($39,928.00 vs. $36,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mitchell College than SMFA ($31,760 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston are 4.6% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($14,850 vs. $15,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Mitchell College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mitchell College students is 42.7% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($22,302 vs. $15,629)
Mitchell College vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Mitchell College .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Mitchell College (73.4%)
Mitchell College vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or SMFA? 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 SMFA and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Mitchell College (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston earn on average $1,400 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $32,900)
- Mitchell College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Mitchell College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/