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Overview |
Hampshire College | Wells | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $32,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $32,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $20,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $28,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 1,345 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Wells | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Wells | ||
| 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
- Hampshire College is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (508 students vs. 357 students)
Hampshire College vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Wells?
- Hampshire College is 62.9% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at Hampshire College than Wells College ($52,714.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than Hampshire College ($20,601 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 2.5% lower than costs at Wells College ($14,432 vs. $14,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College as Wells College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 58.9% larger than aid received Wells College ($44,835 vs. $28,212)
Hampshire College vs. Wells Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or Hampshire College .
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Wells? 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 Wells and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Wells College (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Wells College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Wells graduates. ($23,531 vs. $27,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wells graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wells students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/