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Overview |
Hampshire College | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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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 | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $143 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 12% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plaza College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (807 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Plaza College?
- Hampshire College is 305.5% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 305.5% higher at Hampshire College than Plaza College ($52,714.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Hampshire College ($17,178 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 106.2% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($7,000 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Plaza College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 557.2% larger than aid received Plaza College ($44,835 vs. $6,822)
Hampshire College vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Hampshire College .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Plaza College (30%)
Hampshire College vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Plaza 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 Plaza College and Hampshire College.
- Graduates from Hampshire College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $9,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($13,915 vs. $23,531)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($143 vs. $243)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/