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Overview |
MHC | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 98% |
Admission |
MHC | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 1240/1410 | ||
| 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 | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
MHC | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
MHC | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 55% | ||
Campus |
MHC | St Lawrence University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 2,175 students)
MHC vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at St Lawrence University than Mount Holyoke College ($61,600.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Lawrence University than MHC ($33,283 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 7.4% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($15,995 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Mount Holyoke College (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($44,093 vs. $39,304)
MHC vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or St Lawrence University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Lawrence University or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence University and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than St Lawrence University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from St Lawrence University earn on average $3,100 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/