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Overview |
Hampshire College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $206 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lees McRae College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Lees-McRae College?
- Hampshire College is 99% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99% higher at Hampshire College than Lees McRae College ($52,714.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Lees-McRae College ($24,087 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 18.3% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($12,200 vs. $14,432)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 146.3% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($44,835 vs. $18,205)
Hampshire College vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or Hampshire College .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Hampshire College vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Lees-McRae 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 Lees-McRae College and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Lees McRae College (61% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Hampshire College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $3,531 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,531)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($206 vs. $243)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/