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Overview |
Hampshire College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Bennington | ||
| 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
- Bennington College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Hampshire College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Bennington than Hampshire College ($60,648.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Bennington ($24,087 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 22.8% lower than costs at Bennington College ($14,432 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Hampshire College ($49,183 vs. $44,835)
Hampshire College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Hampshire College .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Hampshire College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Hampshire College (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Hampshire College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $31,700)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($23,531 vs. $26,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($243 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/