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Overview |
MHC | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 94% |
Admission |
MHC | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $217 |
Diversity |
MHC | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MHC | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 63% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 2,137 students)
MHC vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Dickinson College than Mount Holyoke College ($60,776.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than Dickinson College ($35,765 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 7.8% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($15,938 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Mount Holyoke College (94% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 0.6% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($39,554 vs. $39,304)
MHC vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or MHC .
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
MHC vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Dickinson College? 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 Dickinson College and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Dickinson College (85% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $12,000 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $50,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $206 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,206)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($217 vs. $219)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/