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Overview |
MHC | NYU | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 45% |
Admission |
MHC | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MHC | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $240 |
Diversity |
MHC | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
MHC | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 52% | ||
Campus |
MHC | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or NYU?
- Mount Holyoke College is 5.2% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at MHC than New York University ($58,280.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than MHC ($29,499 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Holyoke College are 18% lower than costs at New York University ($17,180 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than New York University (80% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 19.8% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($47,096 vs. $39,304)
MHC vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at NYU (3.79)
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than NYU (12.5%)
MHC vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or NYU? 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 NYU and MHC.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Mount Holyoke College (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $26,000 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $2,044 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($21,206 vs. $23,250)
- MHC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($219 vs. $240)
- More NYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/