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William & Mary Villanova Smith College UVA Lehigh Washington and Lee Bucknell Davidson Colgate Miami BC Lafayette College| Mount Holyoke College | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 57% |
Admission |
MHC | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $218 |
Diversity |
MHC | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
MHC | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 75% | ||
Campus |
MHC | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 3.5% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at University of Richmond than Mount Holyoke College ($60,330.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than MHC ($29,248 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 15.5% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($14,870 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than University of Richmond (80% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 18% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($46,385 vs. $39,304)
MHC vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
MHC vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than University of Richmond (85% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $23,900 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $50,000)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $58 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($21,148 vs. $21,206)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($218 vs. $219)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/