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Overview |
Scripps College | MHC | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Scripps College | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1350/1540 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Scripps College | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $219 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Scripps College | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | MHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Scripps College based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or MHC?
- Scripps College is 3.8% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($60,494.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Scripps College than Mount Holyoke College ($60,494.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than Scripps College ($35,765 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Holyoke College are 15.4% lower than costs at Scripps College ($17,180 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 85.9% larger than aid received Scripps College ($39,304 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Scripps College .
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at MHC (3.87)
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than Scripps College (27.9%)
Scripps College vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College or MHC? 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 MHC and Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than Mount Holyoke College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Scripps College earn on average $9,300 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $50,000)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $7,206 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($14,000 vs. $21,206)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($144 vs. $219)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/