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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary| Mount Holyoke College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 29% |
Admission |
MHC | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| 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 | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $237 |
Diversity |
MHC | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
MHC | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 77% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Wake Forest than Mount Holyoke College ($61,012.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than MHC ($26,197 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wake Forest University are 3.2% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($16,652 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Wake Forest University (80% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 38% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($54,233 vs. $39,304)
MHC vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or MHC .
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
MHC vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and MHC.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Mount Holyoke College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $27,200 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $1,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($21,206 vs. $23,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($219 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/