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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst BC| Mount Holyoke College | Southern Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | SNU | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
MHC | SNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $193 |
Diversity |
MHC | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
MHC | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MHC | SNU | ||
| 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 SNU based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 1,507 students)
MHC vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or SNU?
- Mount Holyoke College is 115.9% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.9% higher at MHC than Southern Nazarene University ($58,280.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Nazarene University than MHC ($22,098 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 117.5% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($7,900 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Mount Holyoke College (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 97% larger than aid received Southern Nazarene University ($39,304 vs. $19,948)
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at SNU (3.3)
MHC vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or SNU? 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 SNU and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Southern Nazarene University (85% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $2,800 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $50,000)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,456 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,206)
- SNU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($193 vs. $219)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/