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George Washington Notre Dame Duke Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt Smith College NYU UVA Northwestern Penn Emory| Georgetown University | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | MHC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 80% |
Admission |
Georgetown | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1350/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $219 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | MHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 2,392 students)
Georgetown vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or MHC?
- Georgetown University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Georgetown than Mount Holyoke College ($61,872.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown University than MHC ($35,566 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Holyoke College are 9.6% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($17,180 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Georgetown University (80% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 16.9% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($45,949 vs. $39,304)
Georgetown vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Georgetown .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at MHC (3.87)
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Mount Holyoke College (94% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $68,900 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $50,000)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $5,706 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($15,500 vs. $21,206)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($160 vs. $219)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/