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Overview |
Hampshire College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $331 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Hampshire College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or JCSU?
- Hampshire College is 201.7% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.7% higher at Hampshire College than Johnson C Smith University ($52,714.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Hampshire College ($20,045 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 103.3% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($7,100 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 247.3% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($44,835 vs. $12,911)
Hampshire College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Hampshire College .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Hampshire College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Hampshire College earn on average $6,800 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $30,300)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $8,519 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($23,531 vs. $32,050)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($243 vs. $331)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/