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Overview |
Hamilton College | Case Western | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 87% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1410/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $248 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Case Western?
- Hamilton College is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Case Western for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Hamilton College than Case Western Reserve University ($62,050.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Case Western ($24,503 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 8.2% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($15,910 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Hamilton College (87% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 48.1% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($52,497 vs. $35,452)
Hamilton College vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Case Western (3.86)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (27.4%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Case Western? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Case Western and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Case Western Reserve University (89% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Hamilton College graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $79,000)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $8,306 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($15,760 vs. $24,066)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($162 vs. $248)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/