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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst Bennington| Hampshire College | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hampshire College | MHC | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| 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 | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $219 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hampshire College | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | MHC | ||
| 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Hampshire College for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at MHC than Hampshire College ($58,280.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than MHC ($24,087 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 19% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($14,432 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 14.1% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($44,835 vs. $39,304)
Hampshire College vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Hampshire College .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than MHC (39.8%)
Hampshire College vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or MHC? 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 MHC and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Hampshire College (85% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $37,100)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $2,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($21,206 vs. $23,531)
- MHC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($219 vs. $243)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/