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Overview |
Hampshire College | KSC | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $271 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Hampshire College | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | KSC | ||
| 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
- Keene State College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or KSC?
- Hampshire College is 348.5% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.6% higher at Hampshire College than Keene State College ($52,714.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Hampshire College ($19,546 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 6.6% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($13,534 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 344.6% larger than aid received Keene State College ($44,835 vs. $10,085)
Hampshire College vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Hampshire College .
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or KSC? 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 KSC and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Keene State College (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $2,764 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($23,531 vs. $26,295)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($243 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/