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RPI Smith College Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Bryn Mawr Syracuse Drexel IIT Wellesley U of R| Mount Holyoke College | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | RIT | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 97% |
Admission |
MHC | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $289 |
Diversity |
MHC | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
MHC | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 49% | ||
Campus |
MHC | RIT | ||
| 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
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or RIT ?
- Mount Holyoke College is 8.5% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at MHC than Rochester Institute of Technology ($58,280.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than RIT ($35,765 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 14.7% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($14,978 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Mount Holyoke College (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 35% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($39,304 vs. $29,122)
MHC vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or RIT ? 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 RIT and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (85% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $14,900 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $6,794 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($21,206 vs. $28,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($219 vs. $289)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/