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TCU Baylor UT Austin Smith College UT Dallas Texas A&M Tulane Rice Trinity Bryn Mawr SCU Wellesley| Mount Holyoke College | Southern Methodist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | SMU | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 73% |
Admission |
MHC | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $222 |
Diversity |
MHC | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
MHC | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 58% | ||
Campus |
MHC | SMU | ||
| 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
- Southern Methodist University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (12,053 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or SMU?
- Mount Holyoke College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than SMU for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at MHC than Southern Methodist University ($58,280.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than SMU ($35,765 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Holyoke College are 3.3% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($17,180 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Southern Methodist University (80% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 11.2% larger than aid received Southern Methodist University ($39,304 vs. $35,344)
MHC vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at SMU (3.68)
- SMU has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or SMU? 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 SMU and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Southern Methodist University (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $23,000 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $294 lower median federal student loan debt than SMU graduates. ($21,206 vs. $21,500)
- MHC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than SMU graduates. ($219 vs. $222)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/