Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Penn State Smith College UVM UMass JMU Rutgers Virginia Tech TCNJ UConn UMBC Binghamton University Pitt| University of Delaware | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UD | MHC | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #89 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UD | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $63,904 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $35,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $41,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 75% |
Admission |
UD | MHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 5,030 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 1,926 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 38.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UD | MHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UD | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $219 |
Diversity |
UD | MHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UD | MHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 35% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 58% | ||
Campus |
UD | MHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 2,330 students)
UD vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 355.2% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at MHC than University of Delaware ($63,904.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than MHC ($17,716 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 27% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($14,838 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Mount Holyoke College (87% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 221.8% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($41,823 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or UD .
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at MHC (3.87)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than MHC (38.3%)
UD vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than University of Delaware (85% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $11,300 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $2,997 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($21,206 vs. $24,203)
- MHC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($219 vs. $250)
- More UD 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/