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Overview |
MHC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 7,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $51,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $51,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $36,392 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $29,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
MHC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 8,751 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 7,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MHC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $237 |
Diversity |
MHC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MHC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 48% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (7,201 students vs. 2,330 students)
MHC vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Saint Joseph's University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 25% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $51,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at MHC than Saint Joseph's University ($63,904.00 vs. $51,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than Saint Joseph's University ($35,782 vs. $36,392)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 19.7% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($15,740 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 42.3% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($41,823 vs. $29,400)
MHC vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than MHC (38.3%)
MHC vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Saint Joseph's University (85% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $14,000 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $1,802 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $23,008)
- MHC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($219 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/