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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst BC| Mount Holyoke College | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | CUW | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
MHC | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $247 |
Diversity |
MHC | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MHC | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 37% | ||
Campus |
MHC | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or CUW?
- Mount Holyoke College is 77.8% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.8% higher at MHC than Concordia University Wisconsin ($58,280.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than MHC ($24,485 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 41.3% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($12,160 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Mount Holyoke College (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 67.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($39,304 vs. $23,477)
MHC vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at CUW (3.52)
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or CUW? 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 CUW and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (85% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $3,900 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,100)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $2,719 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($21,206 vs. $23,925)
- MHC graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($219 vs. $247)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/