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Overview |
Hampshire College | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $266 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Ithaca 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Ithaca College?
- Hampshire College is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Hampshire College than Ithaca College ($52,714.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Ithaca College ($24,087 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 10.4% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,432 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 51.1% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($44,835 vs. $29,677)
Hampshire College vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Hampshire College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Hampshire College (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $19,000 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $2,219 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($23,531 vs. $25,750)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($243 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/