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Overview |
Whittier College | Mitchell College | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | New London, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | mitchell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Mitchell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $35,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $35,006 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $30,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $21,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Mitchell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 1,179 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Whittier College | Mitchell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Mitchell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $266 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Mitchell College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Whittier College | Mitchell College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Mitchell 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
- Whittier College is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (1,192 students vs. 539 students)
Whittier College vs. Mitchell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Mitchell College?
- Whittier College is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Whittier College than Mitchell College ($48,924.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whittier College than Mitchell College ($28,368 vs. $30,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mitchell College are 5.6% lower than costs at Whittier College ($14,800 vs. $15,623)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College as Mitchell College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 60% larger than aid received Mitchell College ($34,623 vs. $21,641)
Whittier College vs. Mitchell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Mitchell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mitchell College or Whittier College .
- Mitchell College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Whittier College (75.4%)
Whittier College vs. Mitchell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Mitchell 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 Mitchell College and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than Mitchell College (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $14,500 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $32,900)
- Whittier College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mitchell College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,750)
- Whittier College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Mitchell College graduates. ($263 vs. $266)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/