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Overview |
MHC | Marist College | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 6,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $45,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $45,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $17,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $40,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $23,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 97% |
Admission |
MHC | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 10,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 6,616 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1220/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
MHC | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $268 |
Diversity |
MHC | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MHC | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 54% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Marist College | ||
| 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
- Marist College is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 2,330 students)
MHC vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Marist College?
- Mount Holyoke College is 41% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at MHC than Marist College ($63,904.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than Marist College ($35,782 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 6.4% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($17,710 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Mount Holyoke College (97% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 75.5% larger than aid received Marist College ($41,823 vs. $23,836)
MHC vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than MHC (38.3%)
MHC vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Marist College? 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 Marist College and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Marist College (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $9,000 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $4,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($21,206 vs. $26,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/