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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst BC| Mount Holyoke College | Belhaven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 56% |
Admission |
MHC | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $293 |
Diversity |
MHC | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
MHC | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 48% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (3,627 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Belhaven University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 108.3% more expensive to attend than Belhaven University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.3% higher at MHC than Belhaven University ($58,280.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than MHC ($19,794 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 88.8% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($9,100 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Belhaven University (80% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 130.3% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($39,304 vs. $17,067)
MHC vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Belhaven University (3.5)
- Belhaven University has a higher acceptance rate (42.6%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Belhaven University? 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 Belhaven University and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Belhaven University (85% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $40,900)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $7,196 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $28,402)
- MHC graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($219 vs. $293)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/