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Overview |
Hampshire College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Willamette University?
- Hampshire College is 17.1% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Hampshire College than Willamette University ($52,714.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Willamette University ($24,087 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 0.6% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($14,340 vs. $14,432)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 61.9% larger than aid received Willamette University ($44,835 vs. $27,700)
Hampshire College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Hampshire College .
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Hampshire College (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($23,531 vs. $26,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($243 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/