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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst Westfield State University| Mount Holyoke College | Worcester State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 5,611 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #565 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $12,999 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $14,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $7,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 75% |
Admission |
MHC | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 4,745 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1008/1280 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MHC | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $206 |
Diversity |
MHC | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
MHC | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Worcester State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (5,611 students vs. 2,330 students)
MHC vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Worcester State University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 6,488% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 806.4% higher at MHC than Worcester State University ($63,904.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than MHC ($14,307 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 44.9% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($12,999 vs. $18,838)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College as Worcester State University (75% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 470.4% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($41,823 vs. $7,332)
MHC vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Worcester State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Worcester State University or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than MHC (38.3%)
MHC vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC or Worcester State 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 Worcester State University and MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Worcester State University (85% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $800 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $1,206 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,206)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($206 vs. $219)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/