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Bennington Clark University Smith College Bard College| Hampshire College | School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hampshire College | SMFA | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
Hampshire College | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | - | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | SMFA | ||
| 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
- Hampshire College is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (508 students vs. 492 students)
Hampshire College vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or SMFA?
- Hampshire College is 32% more expensive to attend than SMFA for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Hampshire College than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($52,714.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than SMFA ($24,087 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 2.9% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($14,432 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College as School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 186.9% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($44,835 vs. $15,629)
Hampshire College vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Hampshire College .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or SMFA? 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 SMFA and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hampshire College earn on average $2,800 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $34,300)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($23,531 vs. $26,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($243 vs. $268)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/