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Overview |
Hampshire College | Medaille College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #879 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | medaille.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Medaille College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $14,992 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $25,196 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Medaille College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 1,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Medaille College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Medaille College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Medaille College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Medaille College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Medaille College | ||
| 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
- Medaille College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (1,727 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Medaille College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Medaille College?
- Hampshire College is 59.7% more expensive to attend than Medaille College for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at Hampshire College than Medaille College ($52,714.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Medaille College than Hampshire College ($14,992 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Medaille College are 3.1% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($14,000 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Medaille College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 77.9% larger than aid received Medaille College ($44,835 vs. $25,196)
Hampshire College vs. Medaille College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Medaille College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medaille College or Hampshire College .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Medaille College (68.8%)
Hampshire College vs. Medaille College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Medaille 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 Medaille College and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Medaille College (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Medaille College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $1,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Medaille College graduates. ($23,531 vs. $25,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Medaille College graduates. ($243 vs. $258)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medaille College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/