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Overview |
Hampshire College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
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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 | Jul 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $237 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Warren Wilson College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (793 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Warren Wilson?
- Hampshire College is 40.6% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Hampshire College than Warren Wilson College ($52,714.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Warren Wilson ($24,087 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 19.8% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($12,050 vs. $14,432)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College as Warren Wilson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 72.4% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($44,835 vs. $26,012)
Hampshire College vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Hampshire College .
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Warren Wilson College (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Hampshire College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $531 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,531)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($237 vs. $243)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/