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Overview |
Hampshire College | Medgar | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 717 | 3,846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,892 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,892 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,154 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,556 | $6,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,944 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,216 | 11,239 | ||
| Admitted | 1,559 | 9,372 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 780/1000 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $93 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (3,846 students vs. 717 students)
Hampshire College vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Medgar ?
- Hampshire College is 692.1% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($54,892.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 268.9% higher at Hampshire College than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($54,892.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Hampshire College ($6,207 vs. $27,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 43.8% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($15,154 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than CUNY Medgar Evers College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 456.5% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($43,944 vs. $7,896)
Hampshire College vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or Hampshire College .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Hampshire College (70.4%)
Hampshire College vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from CUNY Medgar Evers College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,100)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $14,498 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($9,033 vs. $23,531)
- Medgar graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($93 vs. $243)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/