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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Hampshire College | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | hampshire.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Hampshire College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $52,714 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $52,714 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $14,432 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $24,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $44,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Hampshire College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 2,090 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 1,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Hampshire College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Hampshire College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $243 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Hampshire College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Hampshire College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Hampshire College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 508 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Hampshire College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Hampshire College?
- Hampshire College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Hampshire College than Quinnipiac University ($52,714.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Quinnipiac ($24,087 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 10.5% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($14,432 vs. $15,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University as Hampshire College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 51% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($44,835 vs. $29,689)
Quinnipiac vs. Hampshire College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Hampshire College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampshire College or Quinnipiac .
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Quinnipiac vs. Hampshire College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Hampshire 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 Hampshire College and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Hampshire College (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $28,400 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($23,531 vs. $26,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($243 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/