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Overview |
MHC | Villanova | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 52% |
Admission |
MHC | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.87 | ||
| 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 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $273 |
Diversity |
MHC | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MHC | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 78% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Villanova | ||
| 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
- Villanova University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Villanova than Mount Holyoke College ($60,768.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than MHC ($34,837 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 6.8% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($16,087 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Villanova University (80% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 9% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($42,834 vs. $39,304)
MHC vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.87) as students at Villanova (3.87)
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than Villanova (23.4%)
MHC vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Villanova? 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 Villanova and MHC.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Mount Holyoke College (90% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $35,100 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,291 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($21,206 vs. $26,497)
- MHC graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($219 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/