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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst BC| Mount Holyoke College | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | WWU | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 97% |
Admission |
MHC | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
MHC | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $221 |
Diversity |
MHC | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
MHC | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 24% | ||
Campus |
MHC | WWU | ||
| 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 1,508 students)
MHC vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or WWU?
- Mount Holyoke College is 119.9% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.9% higher at MHC than William Woods University ($58,280.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than MHC ($23,363 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 64.4% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($10,450 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Mount Holyoke College (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 92.4% larger than aid received William Woods University ($39,304 vs. $20,431)
MHC vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at WWU (3.4)
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or WWU? 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 WWU and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than William Woods University (85% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $11,400 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $38,600)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $231 lower median federal student loan debt than WWU graduates. ($21,206 vs. $21,437)
- MHC graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than WWU graduates. ($219 vs. $221)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/