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Overview |
MHC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
MHC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 1120/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
MHC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
MHC | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 81% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Roger Williams 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
- Roger Williams University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Roger Williams University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 43.4% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at MHC than Roger Williams University ($58,280.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than Roger Williams University ($35,765 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roger Williams University are 5.4% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($16,294 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Mount Holyoke College (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 90.7% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($39,304 vs. $20,611)
MHC vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams University and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Roger Williams University (85% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $3,000 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/