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BU BC Tufts Babson Smith College NYU Brandeis University Bentley UMass George Washington RPI Harvard| Mount Holyoke College | Northeastern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Northeastern | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 31,159 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $62,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $62,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $34,770 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $46,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 73% |
Admission |
MHC | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 96,631 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 5,459 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 5.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 50.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1460/1550 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MHC | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $288 |
Diversity |
MHC | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
MHC | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 66% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (31,159 students vs. 2,330 students)
MHC vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Northeastern?
- Mount Holyoke College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at MHC than Northeastern University ($63,904.00 vs. $62,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than MHC ($34,770 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern University are 0.3% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($18,790 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Northeastern University (75% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($46,558 vs. $41,823)
MHC vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or MHC .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at MHC (3.87)
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than Northeastern (5.6%)
MHC vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Northeastern? 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 Northeastern and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Northeastern University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $19,500 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $6,669 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,875)
- MHC graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($219 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/