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Overview |
Hamilton College | Rice | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 8,672 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #9 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | rice.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Rice | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $54,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $54,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $19,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $51,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 56% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Rice | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 31,443 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 2,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 8.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 44.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | Rice | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Rice | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $86,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $10,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $105 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Rice | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Rice | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Rice | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rice University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (8,672 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. Rice Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Rice?
- Hamilton College is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Rice for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $54,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Hamilton College than Rice University ($62,050.00 vs. $54,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rice University than Hamilton College ($19,902 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rice University are 6.1% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($15,000 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rice University than Hamilton College (56% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 1% larger than aid received Rice University ($52,497 vs. $51,955)
Hamilton College vs. Rice Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Rice? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rice or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Rice students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Hamilton College (3.87)
- Hamilton College has a higher acceptance rate (11.8%) than Rice (8.7%)
Hamilton College vs. Rice Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Rice? 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 Rice and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Rice is higher than Hamilton College (92% vs. 89%)
- Graduates from Rice University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Hamilton College graduates after ten years. ($86,400 vs. $79,000)
- Rice University students graduate with a $5,533 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamilton College graduates. ($10,227 vs. $15,760)
- Rice graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hamilton College graduates. ($105 vs. $162)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rice students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/