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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Lehman Queens College Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College| Mount Holyoke College | CUNY New York City College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | City Tech | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
MHC | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
MHC | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $109 |
Diversity |
MHC | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
MHC | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MHC | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or City Tech?
- Mount Holyoke College is 741% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291.7% higher at MHC than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($58,280.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than MHC ($6,406 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Holyoke College are 4.3% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($17,180 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Mount Holyoke College (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 346.8% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($39,304 vs. $8,797)
MHC vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or MHC .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or City Tech? 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 City Tech and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (85% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $7,000 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $10,593 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($10,613 vs. $21,206)
- City Tech graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($109 vs. $219)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech 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/