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Overview |
Hampshire College | CW | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 24.5% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $247 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | CW | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hampshire College | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Westchester is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (828 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or CW?
- Hampshire College is 138.4% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.4% higher at Hampshire College than The College of Westchester ($52,714.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Hampshire College ($10,891 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 51.6% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($9,520 vs. $14,432)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College as The College of Westchester (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 141.6% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($44,835 vs. $18,559)
Hampshire College vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Hampshire College .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or CW? 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 CW and Hampshire College.
- Graduates from The College of Westchester earn on average $2,700 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $363 lower median federal student loan debt than CW graduates. ($23,531 vs. $23,894)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than CW graduates. ($243 vs. $247)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/