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Smith College Rollins Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Flagler CCF Vassar| Stetson University | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stetson University | MHC | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Stetson University | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | 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 |
Academics |
Stetson University | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Stetson University | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | MHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stetson University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 2,392 students)
Stetson University vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Stetson University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $51,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at MHC than Stetson University ($58,280.00 vs. $51,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than MHC ($25,756 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stetson University are 12.4% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($15,290 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($42,150 vs. $39,304)
Stetson University vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Stetson University (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than MHC (39.8%)
Stetson University vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University or MHC? 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 MHC and Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Stetson University (85% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,400)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/