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Overview |
Hampshire College | NEC | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Hampshire College | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | NEC | ||
| 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
- New England College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or NEC?
- Hampshire College is 31.2% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Hampshire College than New England College ($52,714.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than NEC ($24,087 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 16.4% lower than costs at New England College ($14,432 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 53.2% larger than aid received New England College ($44,835 vs. $29,272)
Hampshire College vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Hampshire College .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or NEC? 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 NEC and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than New England College (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($23,531 vs. $27,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/