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Overview |
Delaware State University | MHC | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,826 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,038 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,960 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,108 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,886 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,881 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 80% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,109 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 3,904 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Delaware State University | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $219 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Delaware State University | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | MHC | ||
| 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
- Delaware State University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (5,826 students vs. 2,392 students)
Delaware State University vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 728.1% more expensive to attend than Delaware State University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $7,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.6% higher at MHC than Delaware State University ($58,280.00 vs. $16,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware State University than MHC ($11,886 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware State University are 21.8% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($14,108 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Delaware State University (80% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 183.1% larger than aid received Delaware State University ($39,304 vs. $13,881)
Delaware State University vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Delaware State University .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Delaware State University (3.09)
- Delaware State University has a higher acceptance rate (54.9%) than MHC (39.8%)
Delaware State University vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State University 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 Delaware State University.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Delaware State University (85% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $13,400 more per year than Delaware State University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $36,600)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $7,294 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $28,500)
- MHC graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($219 vs. $294)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/