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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar St Olaf Trinity College Amherst| Mount Holyoke College | Gustavus Adolphus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 94% |
Admission |
MHC | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| 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 | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
MHC | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
MHC | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 15% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 2,072 students)
MHC vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Mount Holyoke College is 11% more expensive to attend than Gustavus Adolphus College for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at MHC than Gustavus Adolphus College ($58,280.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than MHC ($30,297 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 56% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($11,010 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Mount Holyoke College (94% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 19.8% larger than aid received Gustavus Adolphus College ($39,304 vs. $32,808)
MHC vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Gustavus Adolphus College (3.69)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Gustavus Adolphus College (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $6,300 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/