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Overview |
Mitchell College | Alma College | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| 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 | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | Alma 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
- Alma College is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Alma College?
- Alma College is 29.5% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Alma College than Mitchell College ($45,346.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Mitchell College ($23,995 vs. $30,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 17.2% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($12,624 vs. $14,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 60.5% larger than aid received Mitchell College ($34,736 vs. $21,641)
Mitchell College vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Mitchell College .
- Mitchell College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Mitchell College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or Alma 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 Alma College and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Mitchell College (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $15,400 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $32,900)
- Mitchell College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mitchell College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/