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Overview |
Hamilton College | USciences | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 0% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 41% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Hamilton College | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | USciences | ||
| 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
- University of the Sciences is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or USciences?
- Hamilton College is 140.5% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.5% higher at Hamilton College than University of the Sciences ($62,050.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 10.6% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($15,910 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamilton College than University of the Sciences (54% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($52,497 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at USciences (3.63)
Hamilton College vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or USciences? 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 USciences and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than University of the Sciences (89% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $12,100 more per year than Hamilton College graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $79,000)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $11,240 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($15,760 vs. $27,000)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($162 vs. $279)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USciences students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/