Tilton School vs. New Hampton School
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School Overview
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Overview
Founded in 1845, Tilton School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school serving students from 9th to 12th grade and postgraduates.
We have 220 students consisting of day and boarding from 19 states and 16 countries.
With a small student body and dedicated staff, we are focused on helping every student realize the power of his or her own potential.
We believe that students who are able to effectively communicate, collaborate, think critically and creatively, and engage with mindfulness and compassion are better prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world. To do this, Tilton School provides students with a uniquely customized learning process that uses authentic assessments of skills, interests, and learning style preferences to help them create their own Personalized Guided Program of Study for their journey at Tilton.
New Hampton School is a learning environment where happiness matters.
Our community celebrates students as individuals and independent thinkers, game-changers and global citizens, athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs.
Here, they feel wholly welcomed, creatively inspired, motivated by empathy, and empowered by choice.
Peers from 30 countries engage with, encourage, and honor one another.
With distinctive opportunities such as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Project Week, Apple Distinguished School resources, experiential learning, exceptional athletics, stunning geography, and a challenging, individualized curriculum, students and faculty connect in an inclusive and innovative educational experience.
At New Hampton School, a healthy, balanced and confident student body is at the heart of an excellent education.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1845
1821
Campus Size
146 acres
350 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
220
340
% Students of Color
15%
16%
% International Students
20%
21%
% Students Boarding
75%
75%
Average SAT Score
1160
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Average ACT score
21
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Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
Yes
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12
11
Student : Teacher ratio
6:1
5:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
15
12
Number of IB Courses Offered
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37
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
54%
60%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$16 million
$34 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$66,925
$71,000
Tuition (Day Students)
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$42,500
Tuition (5 Day Boarding)
$58,925
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Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$30,000
$27,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
Yes
SSAT Required
Yes
No
Acceptance Rate
52%
50%
Director of Admissions
Candace Landroche
Michelle Cote
Associate Director of Admissions
Robin Dunbar
Michelle Cote
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
15
12
Sport
Total Sports Offered
15
18
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cycling, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis
Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
22
23
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Arts Festival, Black Student Union, Club Hockey, Community Service, Dorm Proctors, Entrepreneurship Club, Health and Wellness Committee, Literary Magazine, National Honor Society, Outdoor Club, Peer Counselors, Peer Tutoring, Recreational Skiing, Strength and Conditioning Pogram, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Studio Arts, Sustainability Club, TA Program, Theater Productions, World Community Partners, Yearbook
Art in the Afternoon, Dance Club, Debate Club, Fitness Club, Greenhouse Interns, Husky TV, LGBQT, Literary Magazine, Literary magazine, Math Club, Model United Nations, Outing Club, Proctor Program, Recreational Skiing, Recreational Tennis, Robotics, Student Activities Council, Student Government, Sustainability Club, Technical Theatre Program, Tour Guides, Women's Leadership Group, Yearbook Club