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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst BC| Mount Holyoke College | Lyndon State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Lyndon State College | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Lyndonville, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | lyndonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Lyndon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $10,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $13,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $8,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 94% |
Admission |
MHC | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Lyndon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $276 |
Diversity |
MHC | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
MHC | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | - | ||
Campus |
MHC | Lyndon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Lyndon State College based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 1,147 students)
MHC vs. Lyndon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Lyndon State College?
- Mount Holyoke College is 448.2% more expensive to attend than Lyndon State College for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $10,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.6% higher at MHC than Lyndon State College ($58,280.00 vs. $22,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyndon State College than MHC ($13,304 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyndon State College are 67% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($10,290 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyndon State College than Mount Holyoke College (94% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 337.6% larger than aid received Lyndon State College ($39,304 vs. $8,981)
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Lyndon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lyndon State College or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Lyndon State College (3.11)
MHC vs. Lyndon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Lyndon 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 Lyndon State College and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Lyndon State College (85% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Lyndon State College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $35,700)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,544 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyndon State College graduates. ($21,206 vs. $26,750)
- MHC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lyndon State College graduates. ($219 vs. $276)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyndon State College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/