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Overview |
UB | Hampshire College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | hampshire.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Hampshire College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $52,714 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $52,714 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $14,432 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $24,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $44,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | Hampshire College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 2,090 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 1,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UB | Hampshire College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Hampshire College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $243 |
Diversity |
UB | Hampshire College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UB | Hampshire College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 68% | ||
Campus |
UB | Hampshire College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 508 students)
UB vs. Hampshire College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Hampshire College?
- Hampshire College is 622.5% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.1% higher at Hampshire College than University of Baltimore ($52,714.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Hampshire College ($18,122 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 34.1% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($14,432 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 494.3% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($44,835 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Hampshire College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Hampshire College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampshire College or UB .
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
UB vs. Hampshire College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $23,500 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $37,100)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,531)
- UB graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($222 vs. $243)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/