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Virginia Tech UD Rutgers UConn Pitt UMass UB NC State Michigan State Smith College Clemson Syracuse| Mount Holyoke College | Penn State Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Penn State | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 44% |
Admission |
MHC | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 1210/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $277 |
Diversity |
MHC | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MHC | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 40% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Penn State?
- Mount Holyoke College is 217.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at MHC than Penn State Main Campus ($58,280.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than MHC ($26,747 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 34.8% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($12,744 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Penn State Main Campus (80% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 290.5% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($39,304 vs. $10,066)
MHC vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or MHC .
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Penn State? 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 Penn State and MHC.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Mount Holyoke College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $5,300 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,612 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($21,206 vs. $26,818)
- MHC graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($219 vs. $277)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/