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Overview |
MHC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 95% |
Admission |
MHC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
MHC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MHC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 21% | ||
Campus |
MHC | East Stroudsburg 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
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or East Stroudsburg University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 655.3% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 277.7% higher at MHC than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($58,280.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than MHC ($17,278 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 50.7% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($11,400 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Mount Holyoke College (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 523.7% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($39,304 vs. $6,302)
MHC vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or East Stroudsburg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Stroudsburg University or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg University and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (85% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $4,900 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,100)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $3,794 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $25,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/