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Overview |
Mitchell College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #729 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1285 | |||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| 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 Brandywine is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (1,196 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Penn State Brandywine?
- Mitchell College is 139.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($35,006.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Mitchell College than Penn State Brandywine ($35,006.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Mitchell College ($21,600 vs. $30,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 6.2% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($13,930 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mitchell College students is 124.5% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($21,641 vs. $9,638)
Mitchell College vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Mitchell College .
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Mitchell College (76.8%)
Mitchell College vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Mitchell College is higher than Penn State Brandywine (47% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,818)
- Mitchell College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Brandywine 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/