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Overview |
Mitchell College | W&J | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mitchell College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | W&J | ||
| 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 41.7% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at W&J than Mitchell College ($49,612.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Mitchell College ($25,636 vs. $30,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 9.4% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($13,524 vs. $14,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 80% larger than aid received Mitchell College ($38,963 vs. $21,641)
Mitchell College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Mitchell College .
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Mitchell College (76.8%)
Mitchell College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or W&J? 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 W&J and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Mitchell College (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $24,000 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $32,900)
- Mitchell College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mitchell College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/