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Overview |
Hampshire College | CHC | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $273 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Hampshire College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | CHC | ||
| 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
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or CHC?
- Hampshire College is 35.3% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Hampshire College than Chestnut Hill College ($52,714.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than CHC ($24,087 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 20.3% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($12,000 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 53.1% larger than aid received Chestnut Hill College ($44,835 vs. $29,288)
Hampshire College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Hampshire College .
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or CHC? 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 CHC and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $2,950 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($23,531 vs. $26,481)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($243 vs. $273)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/