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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst BC| Mount Holyoke College | Johnson State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $12,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 98% |
Admission |
MHC | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 3,031 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 2,209 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.32 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $246 |
Diversity |
MHC | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
MHC | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 47% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Johnson State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 1,779 students)
MHC vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Johnson State College?
- Mount Holyoke College is 402.8% more expensive to attend than Johnson State College for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $11,592.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.9% higher at MHC than Johnson State College ($58,280.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson State College than MHC ($15,546 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson State College are 38.5% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($12,404 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson State College than Mount Holyoke College (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 208.5% larger than aid received Johnson State College ($39,304 vs. $12,740)
MHC vs. Johnson State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Johnson State College (3.32)
- Johnson State College has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Johnson State 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 Johnson State College and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Johnson State College (85% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $33,900)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $2,613 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson State College graduates. ($21,206 vs. $23,819)
- MHC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson State College graduates. ($219 vs. $246)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson State College 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/