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Overview |
Hampshire College | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $443 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Benedict College?
- Hampshire College is 261.1% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.1% higher at Hampshire College than Benedict College ($52,714.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Hampshire College ($17,845 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 118.7% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($6,600 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 270.8% larger than aid received Benedict College ($44,835 vs. $12,093)
Hampshire College vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Hampshire College .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Hampshire College vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Benedict College (61% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Hampshire College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $25,000)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $19,367 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($23,531 vs. $42,898)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $200 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($243 vs. $443)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/