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Overview |
MHC | Lawrence | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
MHC | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $282 |
Diversity |
MHC | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MHC | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 65% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,410 students)
MHC vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Lawrence?
- Mount Holyoke College is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $55,149.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at MHC than Lawrence University ($63,904.00 vs. $55,149.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than MHC ($27,393 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 59.1% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($11,838 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 3.4% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($41,823 vs. $40,431)
MHC vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than MHC (38.3%)
MHC vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Lawrence University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,600)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $6,144 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,350)
- MHC graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($219 vs. $282)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/