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Overview |
Mitchell College | Kean | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mitchell College | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | Kean | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Kean?
- Mitchell College is 225.4% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($35,006.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.9% higher at Mitchell College than Kean University ($35,006.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Mitchell College ($10,747 vs. $30,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mitchell College are 0.2% lower than costs at Kean University ($14,800 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Kean University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mitchell College students is 64.9% larger than aid received Kean University ($21,641 vs. $13,123)
Mitchell College vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Mitchell College .
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Mitchell College (76.8%)
Mitchell College vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or Kean? 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 Kean and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Mitchell College (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $32,900)
- Kean University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mitchell College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- Kean graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Mitchell College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Mitchell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/