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Overview |
Hampshire College | Temple | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Temple?
- Hampshire College is 160.8% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at Hampshire College than Temple University ($52,714.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Hampshire College ($23,935 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 8.4% lower than costs at Temple University ($14,432 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 287.3% larger than aid received Temple University ($44,835 vs. $11,575)
Hampshire College vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Hampshire College .
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Temple? 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 Temple and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Hampshire College (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $19,200 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($23,531 vs. $26,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($243 vs. $268)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/