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Overview |
MHC | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 164,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $32,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 64% |
Admission |
MHC | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 35,992 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 34,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.18 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $194 |
Diversity |
MHC | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 34% |
Students |
MHC | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 93% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Southern New Hampshire 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
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Southern New Hampshire University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 288.5% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 288.5% higher at MHC than Southern New Hampshire University ($58,280.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern New Hampshire University than MHC ($32,043 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 45.6% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($11,800 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Southern New Hampshire University (80% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 786.4% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($39,304 vs. $4,434)
MHC vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Southern New Hampshire University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern New Hampshire University or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Southern New Hampshire 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 Southern New Hampshire University and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Southern New Hampshire University (85% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $2,390 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($18,816 vs. $21,206)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($194 vs. $219)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/