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Overview |
Mitchell College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1310 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $277 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Penn State Abington?
- Mitchell College is 138.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($35,006.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Mitchell College than Penn State Abington ($35,006.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Mitchell College ($20,460 vs. $30,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 38.4% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($10,694 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mitchell College students is 125.7% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($21,641 vs. $9,589)
Mitchell College vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Mitchell College .
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Mitchell College (76.8%)
Mitchell College vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or Penn State Abington? 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 Penn State Abington and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Mitchell College is higher than Penn State Abington (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $22,400 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $32,900)
- Mitchell College students graduate with a $1,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,818)
- Mitchell College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Abington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/