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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst BC| Mount Holyoke College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Penn College | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 69% |
Admission |
MHC | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $222 |
Diversity |
MHC | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MHC | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Penn 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
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Penn College?
- Mount Holyoke College is 277.2% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.3% higher at MHC than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($58,280.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than MHC ($23,030 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 41.6% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($12,130 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (80% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 441.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($39,304 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Penn College (3.05)
MHC vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Penn 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 Penn College and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (85% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,400)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $294 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($21,206 vs. $21,500)
- MHC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($219 vs. $222)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/