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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley ECSU Brandeis University Barnard SCSU BU Oberlin Skidmore College CCSU Vassar| Western Connecticut State University | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | MHC | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 80% |
Admission |
WestConn | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $219 |
Diversity |
WestConn | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 60% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | MHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,392 students)
WestConn vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 801.6% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.1% higher at MHC than Western Connecticut State University ($58,280.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than MHC ($15,862 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 17.9% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($14,568 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Western Connecticut State University (80% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 334% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($39,304 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than MHC (39.8%)
WestConn vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Western Connecticut State University (85% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $2,600 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $47,400)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $3,794 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($21,206 vs. $25,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/