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Overview |
UConn | MHC | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 80% |
Admission |
UConn | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1350/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $219 |
Diversity |
UConn | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
UConn | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 60% | ||
Campus |
UConn | MHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 2,392 students)
UConn vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 271.9% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at MHC than University of Connecticut ($58,280.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than MHC ($23,985 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 26.1% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($13,622 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Mount Holyoke College (84% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 167.8% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($39,304 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or UConn .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than MHC (39.8%)
UConn vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than University of Connecticut (85% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $12,000 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $294 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($21,206 vs. $21,500)
- MHC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($219 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/