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Overview |
Hampshire College | BBC | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 717 | 558 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,892 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,892 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,154 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,556 | $23,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,944 | $18,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,216 | 202 | ||
| Admitted | 1,559 | 182 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $182 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hampshire College | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | BBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hampshire College is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (717 students vs. 558 students)
Hampshire College vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or BBC?
- Hampshire College is 75.9% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($54,892.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at Hampshire College than Clarks Summit University ($54,892.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Hampshire College ($23,070 vs. $27,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 99.4% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($7,600 vs. $15,154)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College as Clarks Summit University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 143.9% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($43,944 vs. $18,019)
Hampshire College vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Hampshire College .
- BBC has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Hampshire College (70.4%)
Hampshire College vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or BBC? 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 BBC and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Clarks Summit University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Hampshire College earn on average $3,300 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $5,843 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($17,688 vs. $23,531)
- BBC graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($182 vs. $243)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/