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Overview |
MHC | UVM | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 14,320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $22,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $19,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
MHC | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 28,236 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 16,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 60% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1250/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
MHC | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $230 |
Diversity |
MHC | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
MHC | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 79% | ||
Campus |
MHC | UVM | ||
| 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 Vermont is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (14,320 students vs. 2,330 students)
MHC vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or UVM?
- Mount Holyoke College is 292.5% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at MHC than University of Vermont ($63,904.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than MHC ($22,062 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 41.1% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($13,354 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 119% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($41,823 vs. $19,093)
MHC vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (60%) than MHC (38.3%)
MHC vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or UVM? 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 UVM and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than University of Vermont (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Vermont earn on average $3,500 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $1,094 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($21,206 vs. $22,300)
- MHC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($219 vs. $230)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/