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Overview |
Hampshire College | Marist College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Marist 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
- Marist College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Marist College?
- Hampshire College is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Hampshire College than Marist College ($52,714.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Marist College ($24,087 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 18.8% lower than costs at Marist College ($14,432 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 95.8% larger than aid received Marist College ($44,835 vs. $22,904)
Hampshire College vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Hampshire College .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Hampshire College vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Marist 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 Marist College and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Hampshire College (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $21,900 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($23,531 vs. $26,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($243 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/