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Overview |
Mitchell College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | |||
| 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 | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $273 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | Kalamazoo 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
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 60% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at Kalamazoo College than Mitchell College ($56,001.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Mitchell College ($26,981 vs. $30,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 30.5% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($11,340 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 93.4% larger than aid received Mitchell College ($41,855 vs. $21,641)
Mitchell College vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Mitchell College .
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Mitchell College (76.8%)
Mitchell College vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo College and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Mitchell College (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $21,500 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $32,900)
- Mitchell College students graduate with a $700 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,450)
- Mitchell College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($266 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/