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Overview |
Hampshire College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Hampshire College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Hampshire College is 645.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.4% higher at Hampshire College than SUNY College at Potsdam ($52,714.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Hampshire College ($15,310 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 1.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($14,432 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 285.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($44,835 vs. $11,632)
Hampshire College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Hampshire College .
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $2,000 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $1,469 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($23,531 vs. $25,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($243 vs. $258)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/