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Overview |
Paine College | Hampshire College | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | hampshire.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Hampshire College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $52,714 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $52,714 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $14,432 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $24,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $44,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paine College | Hampshire College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 2,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 1,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | Hampshire College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Hampshire College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $23,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $243 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Hampshire College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Paine College | Hampshire College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | Hampshire College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hampshire College is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (508 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. Hampshire College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Hampshire College?
- Hampshire College is 314.9% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 314.9% higher at Hampshire College than Paine College ($52,714.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Hampshire College ($15,877 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 92.1% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($7,512 vs. $14,432)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paine College as Hampshire College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 281.4% larger than aid received Paine College ($44,835 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. Hampshire College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or Hampshire College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampshire College or Paine College .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. Hampshire College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College or Hampshire College? 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 Hampshire College and Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Paine College (61% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Hampshire College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $28,400)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $12,219 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($23,531 vs. $35,750)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($243 vs. $369)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/