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Overview |
Hampshire College | RIC | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $219 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Hampshire College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | RIC | ||
| 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
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or RIC?
- Hampshire College is 456% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.7% higher at Hampshire College than Rhode Island College ($52,714.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Hampshire College ($11,014 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 7.6% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($13,414 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 494.9% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($44,835 vs. $7,537)
Hampshire College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Hampshire College .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or RIC? 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 RIC and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Rhode Island College (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,100)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $2,331 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $23,531)
- RIC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($219 vs. $243)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/