Hampshire College vs Haverford College

Hampshire College and Haverford College, both esteemed liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Hampshire, known for its innovative curriculum and emphasis on self-directed learning, boasts a 45% acceptance rate, while Haverford, with its rigorous academic programs and strong Quaker heritage, maintains a highly selective 14% acceptance rate. While both colleges foster diverse student bodies, Hampshire's student population leans slightly more female (55%) than Haverford's (49%). Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	Hampshire College	Haverford College
Overview
Location	Amherst, Massachusetts	Haverford, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	72.0%	94.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	75.1%	17.8%
Application fees		$65
SAT range	N/A	1420 - 1540
ACT range	N/A	33 - 35
Students submitting SAT score		38.0%
Students submitting ACT score		21.0%
Total number of applicants	1,340	5,332
Total number of admissions given out	1,007	951
Admitted students who chose to enroll	133	411
Yield rate	13.2%	43.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$66,658	$81,570
Average net price	$30,168	$24,462
Tuition	$51,000	$60,442
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,520 Meal plan: $5,912	Room/dormitory: $10,320 Meal plan: $6,980
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $36,653	45.0% Average amount $53,518
Students receiving federal student loan	64.0% Average amount $4,793	15.0% Average amount $4,885
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $8,793	3.0% Average amount $26,584

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	472 Men 38.1% Women 61.9%	1,420 Men 46.3% Women 53.7%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	6.4%	10.6%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,180	1,424
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts English Language and Literature Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Ethnic Studies	Social Sciences Physical Science Computer and Information Science Foreign Languages and Literatures Mathematics and Statistics
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.4%	90.1%
Dropout rate	37.3%	2.9%
Transferred out	N/A	6.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,720 Year 2: $19,829 Year 3: $23,704	Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,410 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,952 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,876 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,162 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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