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Smith College Fairfield University Holy Cross Fordham Bentley BC Bryn Mawr URI UConn Syracuse Wellesley Villanova| Mount Holyoke College | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Providence | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 81% |
Admission |
MHC | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MHC | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
MHC | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % 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% | 5% |
Students |
MHC | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 90% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Providence | ||
| 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
- Providence College is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Providence?
- Mount Holyoke College is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at MHC than Providence College ($58,280.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than Providence ($35,765 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 3.9% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($16,540 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Mount Holyoke College (81% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 26.9% larger than aid received Providence College ($39,304 vs. $30,971)
MHC vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Providence? 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 Providence and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is the same as at Providence College (85% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $18,000 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Providence 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/