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Overview |
Hampshire College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $227 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Hampshire College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Gettysburg College than Hampshire College ($61,760.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Gettysburg College ($24,087 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 3.5% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($14,432 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 3.7% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($44,835 vs. $43,239)
Hampshire College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Hampshire College .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Hampshire College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Hampshire College (85% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $23,800 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $37,100)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $1,531 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,531)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($227 vs. $243)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/