Hampshire College vs Ursinus College

Hampshire College and Ursinus College, both esteemed liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Hampshire, known for its innovative approach, boasts a 45% acceptance rate, while Ursinus, with its strong academic reputation, maintains a 68% acceptance rate. Hampshire's student body is diverse, with 44% identifying as students of color, compared to Ursinus' 30%. Both colleges excel in different areas; Hampshire is renowned for its social sciences and interdisciplinary studies, while Ursinus shines in the natural sciences and business. With Hampshire's 78% graduation rate and Ursinus' 84% graduation rate, both institutions ensure their students are well-prepared for their post-graduate endeavors. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Hampshire College	Ursinus College
Overview
Location	Amherst, Massachusetts	Collegeville, 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%	85.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	75.1%	82.7%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	1200 - 1360
ACT range	N/A	27 - 32
Students submitting SAT score		34.0%
Students submitting ACT score		9.0%
Total number of applicants	1,340	3,818
Total number of admissions given out	1,007	3,158
Admitted students who chose to enroll	133	433
Yield rate	13.2%	13.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$66,658	$73,982
Average net price	$30,168	$31,438
Tuition	$51,000	$56,600
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,520 Meal plan: $5,912	Room/dormitory: $9,230 Meal plan: $4,830
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $36,653	100.0% Average amount $39,622
Students receiving federal student loan	64.0% Average amount $4,793	69.0% Average amount $5,630
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $8,793	16.0% Average amount $18,143

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	472 Men 38.1% Women 61.9%	1,556 Men 52.2% Women 47.8%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	42.4%
International students	6.4%	0.9%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,180	1,510
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland New York Connecticut

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts English Language and Literature Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Ethnic Studies	Biological and Biomedical Sciences Visual & Performing Arts English Language and Literature Physical Science Foreign Languages and Literatures
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.4%	72.5%
Dropout rate	37.3%	27.3%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
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	Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,186 Year 2: $47,650 Year 3: $61,215 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,137 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $48,478 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,123 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $40,114 Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,195 Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $38,857 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,243 Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: $37,740 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,345 Year 2: $27,439 Year 3: N/A Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $67,995 Year 3: N/A Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,847 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,394 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: N/A Neurobiology and Neurosciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,582 Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: N/A

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