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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley FDU Brandeis University Barnard BU Montclair State University Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Rutgers University-Newark| Mount Holyoke College | Drew University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Drew University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
MHC | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
MHC | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
MHC | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 27% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Drew University | ||
| 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 Drew University based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 2,092 students)
MHC vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Drew University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at MHC than Drew University ($58,280.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than MHC ($28,183 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drew University are 4.7% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($16,402 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Mount Holyoke College (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 23.2% larger than aid received Drew University ($39,304 vs. $31,901)
MHC vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Drew 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 Drew University and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Drew University (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $5,500 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/