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Overview |
Curry College | Hampshire College | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | hampshire.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | Hampshire College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $52,714 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $52,714 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $14,432 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $24,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $44,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Curry College | Hampshire College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 2,090 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 1,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Curry College | Hampshire College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | Hampshire College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $243 |
Diversity |
Curry College | Hampshire College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Curry College | Hampshire College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | Hampshire College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Curry College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (2,052 students vs. 508 students)
Curry College vs. Hampshire College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or Hampshire College?
- Hampshire College is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Curry College for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $42,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Hampshire College than Curry College ($52,714.00 vs. $42,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Curry College ($24,087 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 18% lower than costs at Curry College ($14,432 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Curry College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 52.5% larger than aid received Curry College ($44,835 vs. $29,402)
Curry College vs. Hampshire College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or Hampshire College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampshire College or Curry College .
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Curry College vs. Hampshire College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry College or Hampshire College? 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 Hampshire College and Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Curry College (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($23,531 vs. $26,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($243 vs. $268)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Curry College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/