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Overview |
MHC | Hofstra | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 99% |
Admission |
MHC | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MHC | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $242 |
Diversity |
MHC | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
MHC | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 29% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 2,330 students)
MHC vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Hofstra?
- Mount Holyoke College is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at MHC than Hofstra University ($63,904.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than MHC ($35,687 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 6.3% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($17,720 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Mount Holyoke College (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 26.7% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($41,823 vs. $33,007)
MHC vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than MHC (38.3%)
MHC vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Hofstra? 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 Hofstra and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Hofstra University (85% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $9,200 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $2,294 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($21,206 vs. $23,500)
- MHC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($219 vs. $242)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/