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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst BC| Gallaudet University | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gallaudet University | MHC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 80% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 1350/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Gallaudet University | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $219 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 253% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253% higher at MHC than Gallaudet University ($58,280.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than MHC ($13,787 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gallaudet University are 16.1% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($14,800 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University than Mount Holyoke College (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 53.2% larger than aid received Gallaudet University ($39,304 vs. $25,648)
Gallaudet University vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Gallaudet University .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Gallaudet University (3.3)
- Gallaudet University has a higher acceptance rate (59.2%) than MHC (39.8%)
Gallaudet University vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Gallaudet University (85% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $18,300 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $4,665 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($16,541 vs. $21,206)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($171 vs. $219)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/