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Overview |
Hamilton College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 44% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $277 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Penn State?
- Hamilton College is 237.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Hamilton College than Penn State Main Campus ($62,050.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Penn State ($24,503 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 24.8% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($12,744 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamilton College than Penn State Main Campus (54% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 421.5% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($52,497 vs. $10,066)
Hamilton College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Hamilton College .
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Penn State Main Campus (89% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $23,700 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $55,300)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $11,058 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($15,760 vs. $26,818)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($162 vs. $277)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/