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Smith College UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell Bryn Mawr Wellesley Bridgewater State URI University of Massachusetts-Boston BU Brandeis University Barnard UNH Manchester| Mount Holyoke College | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 97% |
Admission |
MHC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MHC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $266 |
Diversity |
MHC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
MHC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MHC | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or UMass Dartmouth?
- Mount Holyoke College is 311% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.2% higher at MHC than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($58,280.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than MHC ($19,700 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth are 4.2% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($16,493 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Mount Holyoke College (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 290.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($39,304 vs. $10,055)
MHC vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or UMass Dartmouth? 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 UMass Dartmouth and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (85% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $1,000 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $49,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $4,554 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($21,206 vs. $25,760)
- MHC graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($219 vs. $266)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/