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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst BC| Fisher College | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher College | MHC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 80% |
Admission |
Fisher College | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | 1350/1540 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fisher College | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $219 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 1% |
Students |
Fisher College | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | MHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Fisher College based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 1,421 students)
Fisher College vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 75.8% more expensive to attend than Fisher College for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.8% higher at MHC than Fisher College ($58,280.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisher College than MHC ($26,257 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Holyoke College are 0.9% lower than costs at Fisher College ($17,180 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than Mount Holyoke College (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 54.7% larger than aid received Fisher College ($39,304 vs. $25,406)
Fisher College vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Fisher College .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 1.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- Fisher College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than MHC (39.8%)
Fisher College vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher College 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 Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Fisher College (85% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $14,000 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $2,019 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($19,187 vs. $21,206)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($198 vs. $219)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/