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Overview |
Hampshire College | WPI | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Hampshire College | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | WPI | ||
| 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Hampshire College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at WPI than Hampshire College ($56,000.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than WPI ($24,087 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 14.6% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,432 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 65.7% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($44,835 vs. $27,059)
Hampshire College vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Hampshire College .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than WPI (57.5%)
Hampshire College vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or WPI? 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 WPI and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Hampshire College (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $45,600 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($23,531 vs. $27,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/