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Overview |
Hampshire College | Lehman | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | |||
| 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 | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $105 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Lehman?
- Hampshire College is 660.7% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254.3% higher at Hampshire College than CUNY Lehman College ($52,714.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Hampshire College ($4,974 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 24.2% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($14,432 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College as CUNY Lehman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 330.6% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($44,835 vs. $10,412)
Hampshire College vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Hampshire College .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Hampshire College vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Lehman? 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 Lehman and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than CUNY Lehman College (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $37,100)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $13,331 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $23,531)
- Lehman graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($105 vs. $243)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/