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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Husson University Trinity College Amherst| University of Maine at Augusta | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMA | MHC | ||
| Location | Augusta, ME | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uma.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMA | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,750 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,973 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,723 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 80% |
Admission |
UMA | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UMA | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMA | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $219 |
Diversity |
UMA | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
UMA | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 60% | ||
Campus |
UMA | MHC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine at Augusta is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (4,446 students vs. 2,392 students)
UMA vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMA or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 692.9% more expensive to attend than UMA for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.8% higher at MHC than University of Maine at Augusta ($58,280.00 vs. $18,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Augusta than MHC ($9,973 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Augusta are 109.5% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($8,200 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Augusta than Mount Holyoke College (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 350.6% larger than aid received University of Maine at Augusta ($39,304 vs. $8,723)
Which college is harder to get into, UMA or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or UMA .
UMA vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMA 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 UMA.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than University of Maine at Augusta (85% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $19,900 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $30,100)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $1,544 lower median federal student loan debt than UMA graduates. ($21,206 vs. $22,750)
- MHC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UMA graduates. ($219 vs. $235)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMA students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/