Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
MHC Bryn Mawr Wellesley Bennington Vassar Barnard Bowdoin College Amherst Bates Wesley College Clark University Bard College| Hampshire College | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Hampshire College | Smith College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | smith.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Hampshire College | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $58,480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Smith College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Smith College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $196 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Smith College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Smith College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Smith College?
- Smith College is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Hampshire College for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Smith College than Hampshire College ($58,480.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Smith College ($24,087 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 40.9% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,432 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 9.5% larger than aid received Hampshire College ($49,109 vs. $44,835)
Hampshire College vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Hampshire College .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Hampshire College vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Smith 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 Smith College and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Hampshire College (85% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $37,100)
- Smith College students graduate with a $4,531 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,531)
- Smith College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($196 vs. $243)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/