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Overview |
MHC | Union College | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 93% |
Admission |
MHC | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
MHC | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
MHC | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 63% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 2,107 students)
MHC vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Union College?
- Union College is 9.1% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Union College than Mount Holyoke College ($63,603.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than Union College ($35,765 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 9% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($15,768 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Mount Holyoke College (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 4.7% larger than aid received Union College ($39,304 vs. $37,530)
MHC vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Union College? 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 Union College and MHC.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Mount Holyoke College (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $24,200 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/