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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst BC| Mount Holyoke College | Goddard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Goddard College | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 67% |
Admission |
MHC | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $214 |
Diversity |
MHC | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
MHC | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 100% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Goddard College | ||
| 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 320 students)
MHC vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Goddard College?
- Mount Holyoke College is 220% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220% higher at MHC than Goddard College ($58,280.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than MHC ($17,931 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 718.1% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($2,100 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Goddard College (80% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 293% larger than aid received Goddard College ($39,304 vs. $10,002)
MHC vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or MHC .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Goddard 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 Goddard College and MHC.
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $456 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($20,750 vs. $21,206)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($214 vs. $219)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/