Lewis & Clark College vs Hampshire College

Lewis & Clark College and Hampshire College, both esteemed liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Lewis & Clark, nestled in Portland, Oregon, boasts a lower acceptance rate (38%) compared to Hampshire's (50%). While Lewis & Clark's student body is predominantly White (68%), Hampshire's is more diverse, with 43% White, 20% Asian, 13% Hispanic, and 10% Black students. Both colleges excel in different areas: Lewis & Clark is known for its strong pre-professional programs, while Hampshire emphasizes interdisciplinary studies and experiential learning. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover more about these colleges' acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and other key factors, helping you make an informed decision about your higher education journey.

	Hampshire College	Lewis & Clark College
Overview
Location	Amherst, Massachusetts	Portland, Oregon
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	72.0%	86.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	75.1%	79.5%
Application fees		$50
SAT range	N/A	1240 - 1420
ACT range	N/A	27 - 32
Students submitting SAT score		16.0%
Students submitting ACT score		11.0%
Total number of applicants	1,340	5,519
Total number of admissions given out	1,007	4,385
Admitted students who chose to enroll	133	677
Yield rate	13.2%	15.4%
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	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$66,658	$74,452
Average net price	$30,168	$37,155
Tuition	$51,000	$56,970
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,520 Meal plan: $5,912	Room/dormitory: $7,870 Meal plan: $6,104
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $36,653	99.0% Average amount $34,274
Students receiving federal student loan	64.0% Average amount $4,793	78.0% Average amount $5,430
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $8,793	6.0% Average amount $19,885

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	472 Men 38.1% Women 61.9%	2,116 Men 36.3% Women 63.7%
Graduate students	N/A	1,383 Men 28.7% Women 71.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	6.4%	3.8%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,180	1,450
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	Legal Profession Health Professions Education Psychology Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.4%	74.2%
Dropout rate	37.3%	17.4%
Transferred out	N/A	8.3%
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	Law (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $55,375 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $66,934 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,671 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $55,989 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,195 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $54,150 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,391 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $53,618 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,439 Year 2: $34,704 Year 3: $48,843 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,467 Year 2: $46,254 Year 3: $48,496 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $39,727 International Relations and National Security Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,021 Year 2: $26,121 Year 3: $39,293 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,344 Year 2: $26,585 Year 3: $38,224 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,619 Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: $36,135

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