Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Binghamton University BU Mason Penn State Harrisburg Brandeis University Barnard Oberlin Skidmore College NYU| Mount Holyoke College | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
MHC | Penn State York | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | psu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
MHC | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $14,624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 84% |
Admission |
MHC | Penn State York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MHC | Penn State York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
MHC | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $277 |
Diversity |
MHC | Penn State York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 1% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MHC | Penn State York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 16% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 17% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 718 students)
MHC vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Penn State York?
- Mount Holyoke College is 298.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.7% higher at MHC than Penn State York ($58,280.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than MHC ($18,910 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 32.3% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($12,984 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Mount Holyoke College (84% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 365.7% larger than aid received Penn State York ($39,304 vs. $8,440)
MHC vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or MHC .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Penn State York? 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 State York and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Penn State York (85% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $5,300 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,612 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($21,206 vs. $26,818)
- MHC graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($219 vs. $277)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/