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Overview |
Clark University | Hampshire College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | hampshire.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Hampshire College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $52,714 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $52,714 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $14,432 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $24,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $44,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | Hampshire College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 2,090 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 1,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clark University | Hampshire College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Hampshire College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $243 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Hampshire College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Clark University | Hampshire College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | 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
- Clark University is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 508 students)
Clark University vs. Hampshire College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Hampshire College?
- Hampshire College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Hampshire College than Clark University ($52,714.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Clark University ($24,087 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 29.3% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($11,164 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 50.9% larger than aid received Clark University ($44,835 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. Hampshire College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Hampshire College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampshire College or Clark University .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Hampshire College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark 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 Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Hampshire College (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($23,531 vs. $27,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Clark University 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/