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Bennington Southern New Hampshire University Clark University Smith College Bard College| Hampshire College | Granite State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hampshire College | GSC | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $8,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $5,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | GSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $148 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Hampshire College | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Granite State College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (1,425 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or GSC?
- Hampshire College is 599.5% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 493.6% higher at Hampshire College than Granite State College ($52,714.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than Hampshire College ($11,850 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 46.8% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($9,828 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Granite State College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 743.1% larger than aid received Granite State College ($44,835 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or Hampshire College .
Hampshire College vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or GSC? 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 GSC and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Granite State College (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Hampshire College earn on average $600 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $9,147 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($14,384 vs. $23,531)
- GSC graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($148 vs. $243)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/