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Bennington Clark University Smith College Dean College Western New England University Bard College RIC Westfield State University SCSU Lasell College| American International College | Hampshire College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | Hampshire College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | hampshire.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Hampshire College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $52,714 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $52,714 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $14,432 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $24,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $44,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | Hampshire College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 2,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 1,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AIC | Hampshire College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Hampshire College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $243 |
Diversity |
AIC | Hampshire College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 4% |
Students |
AIC | Hampshire College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 68% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Hampshire College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 508 students)
AIC vs. Hampshire College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Hampshire College?
- Hampshire College is 30% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Hampshire College than American International College ($52,714.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Hampshire College ($18,317 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 4.8% lower than costs at American International College ($14,432 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 27.9% larger than aid received American International College ($44,835 vs. $35,061)
AIC vs. Hampshire College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Hampshire College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampshire College or AIC .
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
AIC vs. Hampshire College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC 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 AIC.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than American International College (61% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($23,531 vs. $27,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/