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Overview |
Mitchell College | RIC | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mitchell College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $219 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Mitchell College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | RIC | ||
| 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
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or RIC?
- Mitchell College is 269.2% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($35,006.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Mitchell College than Rhode Island College ($35,006.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Mitchell College ($11,014 vs. $30,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 10.3% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($13,414 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mitchell College students is 187.1% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($21,641 vs. $7,537)
Mitchell College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Mitchell College .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Mitchell College (76.8%)
Mitchell College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or RIC? 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 RIC and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Mitchell College is higher than Rhode Island College (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $32,900)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Mitchell College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $25,750)
- RIC graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Mitchell College graduates. ($219 vs. $266)
- More Mitchell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/