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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin UVM Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst| Mount Holyoke College | Saint Michael's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
MHC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $289 |
Diversity |
MHC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MHC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 77% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 1,399 students)
MHC vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Saint Michael's College?
- Mount Holyoke College is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at MHC than Saint Michael's College ($58,280.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than MHC ($27,700 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 14.6% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($14,995 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 5.8% larger than aid received Saint Michael's College ($39,304 vs. $37,162)
MHC vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Saint Michael's College (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $2,600 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $6,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($21,206 vs. $28,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($219 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/