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Overview |
Hampshire College | Villa | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $25,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $25,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $17,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 500 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 730/1050 | |||
| 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 | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $206 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Villa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hampshire College is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (508 students vs. 465 students)
Hampshire College vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Villa?
- Hampshire College is 103.3% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.3% higher at Hampshire College than Villa Maria College ($52,714.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than Hampshire College ($14,576 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 67.4% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($8,620 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Villa Maria College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 155.4% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($44,835 vs. $17,558)
Hampshire College vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or Hampshire College .
- Villa has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Villa? 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 Villa and Hampshire College.
- Graduates from Hampshire College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $3,531 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,531)
- Villa graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($206 vs. $243)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/