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MHC Bryn Mawr Wellesley Vassar Barnard Bowdoin College Amherst Bates Wesley College Clark University Bard College Skidmore College| Mitchell College | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mitchell College | Smith College | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | |||
| 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 | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $196 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | Smith 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
- Smith College is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Smith College?
- Smith College is 67.1% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at Smith College than Mitchell College ($58,480.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mitchell College than Smith College ($30,365 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mitchell College are 37.4% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,800 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 126.9% larger than aid received Mitchell College ($49,109 vs. $21,641)
Mitchell College vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Mitchell College .
- Mitchell College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Mitchell College vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or Smith 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 Smith College and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Mitchell College (85% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $16,000 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $32,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mitchell College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,750)
- Smith College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Mitchell College graduates. ($196 vs. $266)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/