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Smith College Penn State Syracuse Bryn Mawr Pitt Temple Saint Joseph's University RIT Villanova Rutgers Wellesley WCU| Mount Holyoke College | Drexel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Drexel | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 21,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #109 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $58,293 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $58,293 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $17,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $42,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $33,654 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 99% |
Admission |
MHC | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 40,204 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 31,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $271 |
Diversity |
MHC | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MHC | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 44% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (21,703 students vs. 2,330 students)
MHC vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Drexel?
- Mount Holyoke College is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $58,293.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at MHC than Drexel University ($63,904.00 vs. $58,293.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than Drexel ($35,782 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 7.3% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($17,550 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Mount Holyoke College (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 24.3% larger than aid received Drexel University ($41,823 vs. $33,654)
MHC vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than MHC (38.3%)
MHC vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Drexel? 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 Drexel and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Drexel University (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $27,400 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,037 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($21,206 vs. $26,243)
- MHC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($219 vs. $271)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/