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Smith College Penn State Binghamton University UB Fordham UVM Drexel Bryn Mawr RIT BU Skidmore College AU| Mount Holyoke College | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Syracuse | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 82% |
Admission |
MHC | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
MHC | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MHC | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 57% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 2,330 students)
MHC vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Syracuse?
- Mount Holyoke College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at MHC than Syracuse University ($63,904.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than Syracuse ($35,782 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 2.1% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($18,444 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Mount Holyoke College (82% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 43.7% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($41,823 vs. $29,110)
MHC vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than MHC (38.3%)
MHC vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Syracuse University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $15,900 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse 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/