New York University (NYU) vs Hampshire College

When it comes to higher education, New York University (NYU) and Hampshire College stand as two distinct institutions with unique offerings. NYU, a prominent private research university in the heart of New York City, boasts a highly selective admissions process with an acceptance rate of 16%, while Hampshire College, a private liberal arts college in Amherst, Massachusetts, prides itself on its open admissions policy. With NYU's diverse student body representing over 130 countries and Hampshire's focus on interdisciplinary studies and experiential learning, these institutions cater to different academic aspirations and personal preferences. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details on acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, helping you make an informed decision that aligns with your educational goals and aspirations.

	Hampshire College	New York University
Overview
Location	Amherst, Massachusetts	New York, New York
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%	94.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	75.1%	13.0%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $80 Graduate: $110
SAT range	N/A	1450 - 1570
ACT range	N/A	32 - 35
Students submitting SAT score		23.0%
Students submitting ACT score		9.0%
Total number of applicants	1,340	95,517
Total number of admissions given out	1,007	12,380
Admitted students who chose to enroll	133	6,097
Yield rate	13.2%	49.2%
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	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$66,658	$79,746
Average net price	$30,168	$50,991
Tuition	$51,000	$53,770
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,520 Meal plan: $5,912	Room/dormitory: $14,232 Meal plan: $5,450
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan Other alternative tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $36,653	75.0% Average amount $25,047
Students receiving federal student loan	64.0% Average amount $4,793	25.0% Average amount $5,094
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $8,793	3.0% Average amount $37,948

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	472 Men 38.1% Women 61.9%	28,772 Men 41.8% Women 58.2%
Graduate students	N/A	29,454 Men 42.4% Women 57.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	67.6%
International students	6.4%	30.2%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,180	13,063
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	New York California New Jersey Texas Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts English Language and Literature Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Ethnic Studies	Business Health Professions Computer and Information Science Engineering Visual & Performing Arts
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%	86.9%
Dropout rate	37.3%	6.5%
Transferred out	N/A	5.9%
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 (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $189,685 Year 2: $174,714 Year 3: $209,134 Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $178,151 Year 3: $180,551 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $148,198 Year 2: $145,543 Year 3: $162,625 Legal Professions and Studies, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $161,093 Year 2: $137,921 Year 3: $158,306 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $99,979 Year 2: $111,769 Year 3: $135,122 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $93,668 Year 2: $112,328 Year 3: $125,640 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $119,483 Year 2: $111,833 Year 3: $121,619 Real Estate (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $102,871 Year 2: $104,597 Year 3: $117,508 Dentistry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $72,198 Year 2: $81,886 Year 3: $113,230 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $75,653 Year 2: $79,957 Year 3: $104,670

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