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Overview |
Mitchell College | WestConn | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Danbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 4,417 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | wcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | WestConn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $6,464 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $14,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $15,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $9,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | WestConn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 4,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mitchell College | WestConn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | WestConn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | WestConn | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Mitchell College | WestConn | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | WestConn | ||
| 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. WestConn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or WestConn?
- Mitchell College is 441.6% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($35,006.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.8% higher at Mitchell College than Western Connecticut State University ($35,006.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Mitchell College ($15,862 vs. $30,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 1.6% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($14,568 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mitchell College students is 138.9% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($21,641 vs. $9,057)
Mitchell College vs. WestConn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or WestConn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WestConn or Mitchell College .
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Mitchell College (76.8%)
Mitchell College vs. WestConn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or WestConn? 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 WestConn and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Mitchell College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $32,900)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mitchell College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- WestConn graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Mitchell College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/