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Lafayette College Villanova Bucknell Colgate Smith College University of Richmond BU Washington and Lee Case Western BC RPI Penn State| Mount Holyoke College | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Lehigh | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 55% |
Admission |
MHC | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MHC | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $250 |
Diversity |
MHC | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
MHC | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 71% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Lehigh than Mount Holyoke College ($58,970.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than MHC ($30,453 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 8.1% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($15,890 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Lehigh University (80% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($44,116 vs. $39,304)
MHC vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Lehigh (3.81)
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than Lehigh (37%)
MHC vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and MHC.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Mount Holyoke College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $39,200 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $3,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($21,206 vs. $24,256)
- MHC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($219 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/