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Overview |
MHC | NJIT | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 13,007 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | njit.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | NJIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $15,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $32,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $16,736 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $17,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 90% |
Admission |
MHC | NJIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 13,993 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 9,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 66.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1210/1470 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MHC | NJIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | NJIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $237 |
Diversity |
MHC | NJIT | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
MHC | NJIT | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 7% | ||
Campus |
MHC | NJIT | ||
| 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
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (13,007 students vs. 2,330 students)
MHC vs. NJIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or NJIT?
- Mount Holyoke College is 309.2% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $15,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.5% higher at MHC than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($63,904.00 vs. $32,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than MHC ($16,736 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 25.6% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($15,000 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Mount Holyoke College (90% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 139.7% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($41,823 vs. $17,447)
MHC vs. NJIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or NJIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NJIT or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at NJIT (3.72)
- NJIT has a higher acceptance rate (66.9%) than MHC (38.3%)
MHC vs. NJIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or NJIT? 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 NJIT and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (85% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $17,200 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $1,794 lower median federal student loan debt than NJIT graduates. ($21,206 vs. $23,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than NJIT graduates. ($219 vs. $237)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/