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Overview |
Hampshire College | LIM | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | limcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | LIM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $29,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $29,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $18,625 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $39,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $11,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | LIM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 1,137 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 83.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| 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 | LIM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | LIM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | LIM | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 90% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Hampshire College | LIM | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | LIM | ||
| 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
- LIM College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. LIM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or LIM?
- Hampshire College is 77.2% more expensive to attend than LIM for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $29,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.2% higher at Hampshire College than LIM College ($52,714.00 vs. $29,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than LIM ($24,087 vs. $39,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 29.1% lower than costs at LIM College ($14,432 vs. $18,625)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than LIM College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 293% larger than aid received LIM College ($44,835 vs. $11,409)
Hampshire College vs. LIM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or LIM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LIM or Hampshire College .
- LIM has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. LIM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or LIM? 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 LIM and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than LIM College (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from LIM College earn on average $13,300 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than LIM graduates. ($23,531 vs. $26,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than LIM graduates. ($243 vs. $268)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LIM students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/