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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Smith College Babson Colgate Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame University of Richmond| Boston College | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | MHC | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 80% |
Admission |
BC | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1350/1540 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
BC | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $219 |
Diversity |
BC | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
BC | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 60% | ||
Campus |
BC | MHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 2,392 students)
BC vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or MHC?
- Boston College is 8% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at BC than Mount Holyoke College ($62,950.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than MHC ($30,559 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 6.6% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($16,120 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Boston College (80% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 27.2% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($49,992 vs. $39,304)
BC vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or BC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at BC (3.86)
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or MHC? 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 MHC and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Mount Holyoke College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $40,900 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $50,000)
- Boston College students graduate with a $2,206 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,206)
- BC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($196 vs. $219)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/