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Bowdoin College Wesley College Vassar Bates Bard College Hamilton College Middlebury Haverford College Trinity College Colgate Amherst Tufts| Wesleyan University | Hampshire College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Hampshire College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | hampshire.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Hampshire College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $52,714 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $52,714 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $14,432 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $24,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $44,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Hampshire College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 2,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Hampshire College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Hampshire College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $23,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $243 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Hampshire College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Hampshire College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Hampshire College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 508 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Hampshire College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Hampshire College?
- Wesleyan University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than Hampshire College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Wesleyan University than Hampshire College ($63,722.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Hampshire College ($21,270 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 26% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($14,432 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 33.4% larger than aid received Hampshire College ($59,825 vs. $44,835)
Wesleyan University vs. Hampshire College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Hampshire College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampshire College or Wesleyan University .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Hampshire College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Hampshire College (92% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $20,900 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $37,100)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $6,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $23,531)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($180 vs. $243)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/