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Overview |
MHC | Willamette University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
MHC | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1220/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MHC | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $268 |
Diversity |
MHC | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MHC | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 73% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Willamette University | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 2,112 students)
MHC vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Willamette University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 33.1% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at MHC than Willamette University ($63,904.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than MHC ($27,716 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 21.6% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($15,490 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 21.6% larger than aid received Willamette University ($41,823 vs. $34,396)
MHC vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or MHC .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at MHC (3.87)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than MHC (38.3%)
MHC vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Willamette University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $4,300 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $4,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $26,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/