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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst BC| Mount Holyoke College | Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Park University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Parkville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 7,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | park.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $12,231 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $12,231 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $15,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $7,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 85% |
Admission |
MHC | Park University | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $201 |
Diversity |
MHC | Park University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
MHC | Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 60% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Park University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (7,662 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Park University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 376.5% more expensive to attend than Park University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- Out of state tuition is 376.5% higher at MHC than Park University ($58,280.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Park University than MHC ($15,858 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 106.2% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($8,330 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Park University than Mount Holyoke College (85% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 458.1% larger than aid received Park University ($39,304 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Park University or MHC .
MHC vs. Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Park University? 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 Park University and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Park University (85% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $400 more per year than Park University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $49,600)
- Park University students graduate with a $1,706 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,206)
- Park University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Park University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/