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KSC Bennington UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Clark University Smith College University of Maine Merrimack Bard College| Hampshire College | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hampshire College | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Plymouth?
- Hampshire College is 344.1% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.9% higher at Hampshire College than Plymouth State University ($52,714.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Hampshire College ($20,321 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 22.2% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($11,810 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 382.8% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($44,835 vs. $9,286)
Hampshire College vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Hampshire College .
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Plymouth State University (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($23,531 vs. $27,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/