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Overview |
Hampshire College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Hampshire College is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Gustavus Adolphus College for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Hampshire College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($52,714.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($24,087 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 31.1% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($11,010 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 36.7% larger than aid received Gustavus Adolphus College ($44,835 vs. $32,808)
Hampshire College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Hampshire College .
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Hampshire College (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $19,200 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($23,531 vs. $27,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/