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Overview |
MHC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 63% |
Admission |
MHC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $222 |
Diversity |
MHC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MHC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 75% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 2,277 students)
MHC vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Washington and Lee?
- Mount Holyoke College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $63,315.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at MHC than Washington and Lee University ($63,904.00 vs. $63,315.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than MHC ($24,667 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 6.5% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($17,685 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Washington and Lee University (75% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 39.5% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($58,323 vs. $41,823)
MHC vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.87) as students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than Washington and Lee (17.4%)
MHC vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and MHC.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Mount Holyoke College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $39,000 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $294 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($21,206 vs. $21,500)
- MHC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($219 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/