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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar La Salle University Trinity College Amherst| Mount Holyoke College | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | CHC | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 97% |
Admission |
MHC | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $273 |
Diversity |
MHC | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
MHC | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 28% | ||
Campus |
MHC | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 1,420 students)
MHC vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or CHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 49.6% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at MHC than Chestnut Hill College ($58,280.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than MHC ($25,357 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 43.2% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($12,000 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Mount Holyoke College (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 34.2% larger than aid received Chestnut Hill College ($39,304 vs. $29,288)
MHC vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or CHC? 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 CHC and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Chestnut Hill College (85% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $4,700 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,300)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,275 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($21,206 vs. $26,481)
- MHC graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($219 vs. $273)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC 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/