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Overview |
Hampshire College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| 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 | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $217 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Hampshire College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Dickinson College than Hampshire College ($60,776.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Dickinson College ($24,087 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 10.4% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($14,432 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 13.4% larger than aid received Dickinson College ($44,835 vs. $39,554)
Hampshire College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Hampshire College .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Hampshire College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Hampshire College (84% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $24,900 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $37,100)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $2,531 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,531)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($217 vs. $243)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/