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Overview |
Hamilton College | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 84% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamilton College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 718 students)
Hamilton College vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Penn State York?
- Hamilton College is 324.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.2% higher at Hamilton College than Penn State York ($62,050.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Hamilton College ($18,910 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 22.5% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($12,984 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Hamilton College (84% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 522% larger than aid received Penn State York ($52,497 vs. $8,440)
Hamilton College vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Hamilton College .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Penn State York? 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 York and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Penn State York (89% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $23,700 more per year than Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($15,760 vs. $26,818)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($162 vs. $277)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/