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Smith College Case Western RPI Colgate BU Bryn Mawr Vassar Lehigh Hamilton College Wellesley Syracuse RIT| Mount Holyoke College | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | U of R | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 74% |
Admission |
MHC | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 |
Academics |
MHC | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $253 |
Diversity |
MHC | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
MHC | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 44% | ||
Campus |
MHC | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 2,330 students)
MHC vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or U of R?
- Mount Holyoke College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at MHC than University of Rochester ($63,904.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than U of R ($35,782 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Holyoke College are 0.5% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($18,838 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than University of Rochester (75% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 0.3% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($41,823 vs. $41,700)
MHC vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at U of R (3.75)
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than U of R (35.9%)
MHC vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or U of R? 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 U of R and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than University of Rochester (85% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $21,000 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $3,294 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($21,206 vs. $24,500)
- MHC graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($219 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/