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Overview |
Hamilton College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 95% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Hamilton College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (3,491 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Hamilton College is 777.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.4% higher at Hamilton College than SUNY at Fredonia ($62,050.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Hamilton College ($15,795 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Fredonia are 12.2% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($14,180 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Fredonia than Hamilton College (95% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 386.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($52,497 vs. $10,794)
Hamilton College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (89% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $36,700 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $42,300)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $9,240 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($15,760 vs. $25,000)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($162 vs. $258)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Fredonia students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/