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Overview |
Hampshire College | Albright College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | albright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $27,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $27,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $21,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $21,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Albright College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 5,578 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 4,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Albright College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $289 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Albright College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Albright College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Albright College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albright College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Albright College?
- Hampshire College is 95.1% more expensive to attend than Albright College for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.1% higher at Hampshire College than Albright College ($52,714.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albright College than Hampshire College ($21,496 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 3.5% lower than costs at Albright College ($14,432 vs. $14,940)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College as Albright College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 109.3% larger than aid received Albright College ($44,835 vs. $21,420)
Hampshire College vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or Hampshire College .
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Albright 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 Albright College and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Albright College (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Albright College earn on average $12,400 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $4,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($23,531 vs. $28,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($243 vs. $289)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albright College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/