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Overview |
MHC | Colgate | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 3,146 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $66,622 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $66,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $16,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $26,954 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $56,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 43% |
Admission |
MHC | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 21,130 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 2,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1430/1530 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
MHC | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $166 |
Diversity |
MHC | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
MHC | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 69% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (3,146 students vs. 2,330 students)
MHC vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $63,904.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Colgate than Mount Holyoke College ($66,622.00 vs. $63,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than MHC ($26,954 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 12.2% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($16,790 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Colgate University (75% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 35.6% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($56,696 vs. $41,823)
MHC vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than Colgate (12%)
MHC vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Colgate? 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 Colgate and MHC.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Mount Holyoke College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $25,300 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $50,000)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $5,081 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($16,125 vs. $21,206)
- Colgate graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($166 vs. $219)
- More Colgate 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/