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Overview |
SHU | Hampshire College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 717 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | hampshire.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Hampshire College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $54,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $54,892 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $15,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $27,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $43,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Hampshire College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | 2,216 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 1,559 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
SHU | Hampshire College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Hampshire College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $243 |
Diversity |
SHU | Hampshire College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
SHU | Hampshire College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 68% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Hampshire College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 717 students)
SHU vs. Hampshire College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Hampshire College?
- Hampshire College is 14% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($54,892.00 vs. $48,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Hampshire College than Sacred Heart University ($54,892.00 vs. $48,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than SHU ($27,556 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 21.8% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($15,154 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 113.4% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($43,944 vs. $20,597)
SHU vs. Hampshire College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Hampshire College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampshire College or SHU .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than SHU (67.7%)
SHU vs. Hampshire College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Hampshire College (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $22,600 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $1,469 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($23,531 vs. $25,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($243 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/