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Colgate Vassar Middlebury Colby College Kenyon Wooster Williams Oberlin Amherst Haverford College Bucknell Skidmore College| Hamilton College | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hamilton College | Denison | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 97% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Denison?
- Hamilton College is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Hamilton College than Denison University ($62,050.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Denison ($24,503 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 10.5% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($14,400 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Hamilton College (97% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 43.8% larger than aid received Denison University ($52,497 vs. $36,497)
Hamilton College vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Denison has a higher acceptance rate (22%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Denison? 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 Denison and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Denison University (89% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $22,900 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $56,100)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $10,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($15,760 vs. $26,000)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($162 vs. $268)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/