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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst BC| Mount Holyoke College | Chowan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Chowan University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
MHC | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 880/1085 | ||
| 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 | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $363 |
Diversity |
MHC | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MHC | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 46% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Chowan University | ||
| 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 Chowan University based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 886 students)
MHC vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Chowan University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 125.2% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.2% higher at MHC than Chowan University ($58,280.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than MHC ($17,334 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 78% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($9,650 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 91% larger than aid received Chowan University ($39,304 vs. $20,580)
MHC vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.98 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Chowan 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 Chowan University and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Chowan University (85% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $15,400 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $34,600)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $13,944 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $35,150)
- MHC graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($219 vs. $363)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University 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/