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Overview |
Wesleyan University | MHC | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #89 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $35,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $41,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 75% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 5,030 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 1,926 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 38.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $219 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | 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
- Wesleyan University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (3,271 students vs. 2,330 students)
Wesleyan University vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or MHC?
- Wesleyan University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $63,904.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Wesleyan University than Mount Holyoke College ($66,716.00 vs. $63,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than MHC ($20,463 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Holyoke College are 1% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($18,838 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Wesleyan University (75% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 54.7% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($64,709 vs. $41,823)
Wesleyan University vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Wesleyan University .
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Mount Holyoke College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $8,000 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $50,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $3,706 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,206)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($180 vs. $219)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/