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Overview |
Mitchell College | Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Middletown, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | wesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $63,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $63,722 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $18,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $21,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $59,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 14,521 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 14.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mitchell College | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $180 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | Wesleyan University | ||
| 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
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Wesleyan University?
- Wesleyan University is 82% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at Wesleyan University than Mitchell College ($63,722.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Mitchell College ($21,270 vs. $30,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mitchell College are 22.8% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($14,800 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 176.4% larger than aid received Mitchell College ($59,825 vs. $21,641)
Mitchell College vs. Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan University or Mitchell College .
- Mitchell College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Mitchell College vs. Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or Wesleyan University? 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 Wesleyan University and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Mitchell College (92% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $25,100 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $32,900)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mitchell College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,750)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Mitchell College graduates. ($180 vs. $266)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/