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Overview |
Mitchell College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mitchell College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $227 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 76.4% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.4% higher at Gettysburg College than Mitchell College ($61,760.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mitchell College than Gettysburg College ($30,365 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mitchell College are 0.9% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($14,800 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 99.8% larger than aid received Mitchell College ($43,239 vs. $21,641)
Mitchell College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Mitchell College .
- Mitchell College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Mitchell College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Mitchell College (85% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $28,000 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $32,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mitchell College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,750)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Mitchell College graduates. ($227 vs. $266)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/