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Overview |
Mitchell College | Union College | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | |||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union College is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Union College?
- Union College is 81.7% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.7% higher at Union College than Mitchell College ($63,603.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mitchell College than Union College ($30,365 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mitchell College are 6.5% lower than costs at Union College ($14,800 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 73.4% larger than aid received Mitchell College ($37,530 vs. $21,641)
Mitchell College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Mitchell College .
- Mitchell College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Union College (46.5%)
Mitchell College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or Union 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 Union College and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Mitchell College (86% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $41,300 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $32,900)
- Mitchell College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mitchell College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/