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Overview |
MHC | TCNJ | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 58% |
Admission |
MHC | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MHC | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $240 |
Diversity |
MHC | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
MHC | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MHC | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or TCNJ?
- Mount Holyoke College is 312.2% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.4% higher at MHC than The College of New Jersey ($58,280.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than MHC ($22,273 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 21.5% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($14,144 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than The College of New Jersey (80% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 232.4% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($39,304 vs. $11,826)
MHC vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and MHC.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Mount Holyoke College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $12,100 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $2,044 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($21,206 vs. $23,250)
- MHC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($219 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/