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Overview |
Hampshire College | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 852/1092 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Holy Family University | ||
| 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
- Holy Family University is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Holy Family University?
- Hampshire College is 67.3% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at Hampshire College than Holy Family University ($52,714.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Hampshire College ($12,379 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 0.5% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($14,432 vs. $14,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College as Holy Family University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 77.1% larger than aid received Holy Family University ($44,835 vs. $25,316)
Hampshire College vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or Hampshire College .
- Holy Family University has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Holy Family University? 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 Holy Family University and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is the same as at Holy Family University (61% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($23,531 vs. $27,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/