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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Drew University Monmouth University Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College FDU Vassar| Mount Holyoke College | Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | FDU | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
MHC | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $268 |
Diversity |
MHC | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
MHC | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 18% | ||
Campus |
MHC | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or FDU?
- Mount Holyoke College is 75.2% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at MHC than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($58,280.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than MHC ($21,408 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 10.2% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($15,588 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 38.2% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($39,304 vs. $28,436)
MHC vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or FDU? 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 FDU and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (85% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $2,900 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $4,794 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($21,206 vs. $26,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/