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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Tennessee State University Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst| Mount Holyoke College | Fisk University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Fisk University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 1,005 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $22,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $22,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $11,698 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $19,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $20,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 96% |
Admission |
MHC | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 7,982 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 4,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 57.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 6.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1160/1480 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MHC | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $268 |
Diversity |
MHC | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
MHC | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 57% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Fisk University | ||
| 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,005 students)
MHC vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Fisk University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 186.3% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $22,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.3% higher at MHC than Fisk University ($63,904.00 vs. $22,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than MHC ($19,836 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 61% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($11,698 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Mount Holyoke College (96% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 105% larger than aid received Fisk University ($41,823 vs. $20,400)
MHC vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than MHC (38.3%)
MHC vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Fisk University? 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 Fisk University and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Fisk University (85% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $35,900)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $4,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $26,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/