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Overview |
MHC | Clarkson | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
MHC | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MHC | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
MHC | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MHC | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 31% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Clarkson?
- Mount Holyoke College is 6% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at MHC than Clarkson University ($58,280.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than MHC ($32,450 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 2.6% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($16,744 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 5% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($41,285 vs. $39,304)
MHC vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Clarkson University (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $20,800 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/