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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst BC| Goodwin College | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Goodwin | MHC | ||
| Location | East Hartford, CT | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,158 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goodwin.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goodwin | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,998 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,998 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,200 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,934 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,223 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 80% |
Admission |
Goodwin | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Goodwin | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goodwin | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,120 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $219 |
Diversity |
Goodwin | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 84% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Goodwin | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Goodwin | MHC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Goodwin College is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (3,158 students vs. 2,392 students)
Goodwin vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goodwin or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 191.4% more expensive to attend than Goodwin for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $19,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.4% higher at MHC than Goodwin College ($58,280.00 vs. $19,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goodwin College than MHC ($23,934 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goodwin College are 177.1% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($6,200 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goodwin College than Mount Holyoke College (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 221.6% larger than aid received Goodwin College ($39,304 vs. $12,223)
Which college is harder to get into, Goodwin or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Goodwin .
Goodwin vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goodwin 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 Goodwin.
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Goodwin graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $37,100)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $10,914 lower median federal student loan debt than Goodwin graduates. ($21,206 vs. $32,120)
- MHC graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Goodwin graduates. ($219 vs. $332)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goodwin 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/