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Overview |
Hampshire College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Alma College | ||
| 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
- Alma College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Alma College?
- Hampshire College is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Alma College for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Hampshire College than Alma College ($52,714.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Hampshire College ($23,995 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 14.3% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($12,624 vs. $14,432)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 29.1% larger than aid received Alma College ($44,835 vs. $34,736)
Hampshire College vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Hampshire College .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Hampshire College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Alma 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 Alma College and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Hampshire College (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($23,531 vs. $27,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/