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Overview |
HMC | UChicago | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 922 | 18,339 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hmc.edu | uchicago.edu | ||
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Costs |
HMC | UChicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,516 | $61,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,516 | $61,179 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,879 | $18,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,850 | $36,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,386 | $48,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 52% |
Admission |
HMC | UChicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,440 | 37,522 | ||
| Admitted | 593 | 2,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.4% | 5.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40% | 84.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1500/1580 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
HMC | UChicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HMC | UChicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,900 | $98,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,540 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $149 |
Diversity |
HMC | UChicago | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
HMC | UChicago | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 69% | ||
Campus |
HMC | UChicago | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than HMC based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 922 students)
HMC vs. UChicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HMC or UChicago?
- Harvey Mudd College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than UChicago for in-state tuition ($62,516.00 vs. $61,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at HMC than University of Chicago ($62,516.00 vs. $61,179.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Chicago than HMC ($36,991 vs. $39,850)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Chicago are 8.1% lower than costs at Harvey Mudd College ($18,396 vs. $19,879)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harvey Mudd College than University of Chicago (57% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 14.2% larger than aid received Harvey Mudd College ($48,422 vs. $42,386)
HMC vs. UChicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HMC or UChicago? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UChicago or HMC .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 22 points higher than at HMC (1484)
- Incoming HMC students have at the same average ACT score (34) as students at UChicago (34)
- Accepted freshman HMC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at UChicago (3.95)
- HMC has a higher acceptance rate (13.4%) than UChicago (5.4%)
HMC vs. UChicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HMC or UChicago? 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 UChicago and HMC.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Harvey Mudd College (92% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $13,600 more per year than HMC graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $84,900)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $11,040 lower median federal student loan debt than HMC graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,540)
- UChicago graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than HMC graduates. ($149 vs. $264)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/