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Bennington Clark University Smith College Bard College Clarkson College| Hampshire College | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hampshire College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (686 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Paul Smith's College?
- Hampshire College is 64.7% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.7% higher at Hampshire College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($52,714.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Paul Smith's College ($24,087 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 7.7% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($14,432 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 82.7% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($44,835 vs. $24,545)
Hampshire College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Hampshire College .
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Hampshire College earn on average $400 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,700)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $1,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($23,531 vs. $25,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($243 vs. $258)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/