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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Allen University Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst| Mount Holyoke College | Benedict College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Benedict College | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 95% |
Admission |
MHC | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 820/1020 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $443 |
Diversity |
MHC | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
MHC | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 34% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 1,840 students)
MHC vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Benedict College?
- Mount Holyoke College is 299.2% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 299.2% higher at MHC than Benedict College ($58,280.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than MHC ($17,845 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 160.3% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($6,600 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Mount Holyoke College (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 225% larger than aid received Benedict College ($39,304 vs. $12,093)
MHC vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or MHC .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Benedict College? 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 Benedict College and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Benedict College (85% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $25,000 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $25,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $21,692 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($21,206 vs. $42,898)
- MHC graduates are paying $224 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($219 vs. $443)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/