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Overview |
Mitchell College | Sterling College | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Craftsbury Common, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 500 | 78 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | sterlingcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Sterling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,050 | $40,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,050 | $40,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,540 | $10,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,760 | $30,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,302 | $21,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Sterling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,295 | 52 | ||
| Admitted | 950 | 48 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Mitchell College | Sterling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Sterling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $17,035 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $176 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Sterling College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Sterling College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | Sterling 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
- Mitchell College is larger than than Sterling College based on total student enrollment (500 students vs. 78 students)
Mitchell College vs. Sterling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Sterling College?
- Sterling College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($40,560.00 vs. $36,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Sterling College than Mitchell College ($40,560.00 vs. $36,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sterling College than Mitchell College ($30,785 vs. $31,760)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 41.9% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($10,950 vs. $15,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than Mitchell College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mitchell College students is 3.7% larger than aid received Sterling College ($22,302 vs. $21,515)
Mitchell College vs. Sterling College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or Sterling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sterling College or Mitchell College .
- Sterling College has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Mitchell College (73.4%)
Mitchell College vs. Sterling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or Sterling 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 Sterling College and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Sterling College is higher than Mitchell College (50% vs. 47%)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $8,715 lower median federal student loan debt than Mitchell College graduates. ($17,035 vs. $25,750)
- Sterling College graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Mitchell College graduates. ($176 vs. $266)
- More Sterling College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/