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Overview |
MHC | Siena Heights University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 1,857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | sienaheights.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Siena Heights University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $28,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $28,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $21,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
MHC | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 1,545 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 1,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 65% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 930/1133 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Siena Heights University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $17,746 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $183 |
Diversity |
MHC | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
MHC | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 27% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Siena Heights 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 1,857 students)
MHC vs. Siena Heights University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Siena Heights University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 108.1% more expensive to attend than Siena Heights University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.1% higher at MHC than Siena Heights University ($58,280.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena Heights University than MHC ($20,074 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena Heights University are 40.8% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($12,200 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena Heights University than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 85.7% larger than aid received Siena Heights University ($39,304 vs. $21,168)
MHC vs. Siena Heights University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Siena Heights University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena Heights University or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Siena Heights University (3.32)
- Siena Heights University has a higher acceptance rate (65%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Siena Heights University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Siena Heights 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 Siena Heights University and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Siena Heights University (85% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Siena Heights University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $42,400)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $3,460 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($17,746 vs. $21,206)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($183 vs. $219)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena Heights 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/