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Overview |
Hampshire College | Keystone College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | La Plume, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 717 | 1,051 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | keystone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Keystone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,892 | $15,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,892 | $15,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,154 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,556 | $21,461 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,944 | $10,281 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Keystone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,216 | 1,789 | ||
| Admitted | 1,559 | 1,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Keystone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Keystone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Keystone College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Keystone College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Keystone College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Keystone College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (1,051 students vs. 717 students)
Hampshire College vs. Keystone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Keystone College?
- Hampshire College is 257.6% more expensive to attend than Keystone College for in-state tuition ($54,892.00 vs. $15,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 257.6% higher at Hampshire College than Keystone College ($54,892.00 vs. $15,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keystone College than Hampshire College ($21,461 vs. $27,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keystone College are 22.2% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($12,400 vs. $15,154)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College as Keystone College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 327.4% larger than aid received Keystone College ($43,944 vs. $10,281)
Hampshire College vs. Keystone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Keystone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keystone College or Hampshire College .
- Keystone College has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Hampshire College (70.4%)
Hampshire College vs. Keystone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Keystone 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 Keystone College and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Keystone College (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hampshire College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $33,400)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Keystone College graduates. ($23,531 vs. $26,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Keystone College graduates. ($243 vs. $268)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Keystone College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/