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Overview |
MHC | F&M | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 63% |
Admission |
MHC | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $227 |
Diversity |
MHC | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
MHC | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 53% | ||
Campus |
MHC | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 1,990 students)
MHC vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 12.6% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at F&M than Mount Holyoke College ($65,652.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than MHC ($31,135 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 14.2% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($15,040 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Franklin and Marshall College (80% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 25.1% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($49,177 vs. $39,304)
MHC vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or MHC .
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than F&M (36.2%)
MHC vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or F&M? 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 F&M and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is the same as at Franklin and Marshall College (85% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $11,900 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $794 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($21,206 vs. $22,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($219 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/