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Fairfield vs. MHC

The following statements compare Fairfield University and Mount Holyoke College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • MHC's tuition ($64,142) is more expensive than Fairfield ($56,360).
  • MHC's acceptance rate (39.76%) is lower than Fairfield (52.18%).
  • MHC has higher yield (27.95%) than Fairfield (19.05%).
  • MHC's SAT score (1,430) is higher than Fairfield (1,310).
  • MHC's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Fairfield (12 to 1).
  • Fairfield (6,019 students) is larger than MHC (2,392 students) with more enrolled students.
  • MHC ($39,190) has higher amount of financial aid than Fairfield ($24,783).
  • Fairfield's graduation rate (84%) is higher than MHC (82%).
Fairfield University

Fairfield University

Private, 4 years • Fairfield, CT #6 in Connecticut more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$56,360
Financial Aid
$24,783
Test Scores
1,310 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
52.18% Acceptance Rate
19.05% Yield
Enrollment
4,757 Undergraduate
1,262 Graduate
176 Online Students
Graduation Rate
84% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
312 Faculties (full-time)
852 Staffs (full-time)
$109,903 Faculty Salary
$79,180 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,240 annual charge
-3,632 capacity
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Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College

Private, 4 years • South Hadley, MA #56 Liberal Arts Colleges, #20 in Massachusetts more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$64,142
Financial Aid
$39,190
Test Scores
1,430 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
39.76% Acceptance Rate
27.95% Yield
Enrollment
2,193 Undergraduate
199 Graduate
147 Online Students
Graduation Rate
82% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
212 Faculties (full-time)
773 Staffs (full-time)
$95,528 Faculty Salary
$63,868 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,620 annual charge
-2,142 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$8,560 annual charge
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