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Overview |
MHC | Claflin University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 93% |
Admission |
MHC | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $332 |
Diversity |
MHC | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
MHC | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 15% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Claflin 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 Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 1,830 students)
MHC vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Claflin University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 253.7% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253.7% higher at MHC than Claflin University ($58,280.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than MHC ($19,951 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 81.2% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($9,480 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Mount Holyoke College (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 186.7% larger than aid received Claflin University ($39,304 vs. $13,707)
MHC vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Claflin 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 Claflin University and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Claflin University (85% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $19,300 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $30,700)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $10,978 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $32,184)
- MHC graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($219 vs. $332)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/