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Bennington Clark University Smith College LHU Bard College Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Hampshire College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hampshire College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Penn 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
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Penn College?
- Hampshire College is 241.2% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.3% higher at Hampshire College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($52,714.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Hampshire College ($23,030 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 19% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($12,130 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 518.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($44,835 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Hampshire College .
Hampshire College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Penn 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 Penn College and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $7,300 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $37,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,531)
- Penn College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($222 vs. $243)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/