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Overview |
Capitol College | Hampshire College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | hampshire.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Hampshire College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $52,714 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $52,714 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $14,432 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $24,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $44,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Hampshire College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 2,090 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Hampshire College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Hampshire College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $23,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $243 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Hampshire College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Capitol College | Hampshire College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Hampshire College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Capitol College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (823 students vs. 508 students)
Capitol College vs. Hampshire College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Hampshire College?
- Hampshire College is 104.1% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.1% higher at Hampshire College than Capitol College ($52,714.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Capitol College ($24,087 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 12.6% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($12,816 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 212.8% larger than aid received Capitol College ($44,835 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Hampshire College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Hampshire College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampshire College or Capitol College .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Hampshire College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College 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 Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Capitol College (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $33,000 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $2,205 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($23,531 vs. $25,736)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($243 vs. $266)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/