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Overview |
Hamline University | EC | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 1118/1272 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hamline University | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | EC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Hamline University | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamline University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 657 students)
Hamline University vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or EC?
- Hamline University is 29.1% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Hamline University than Elmira College ($45,540.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than EC ($23,021 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 19.4% lower than costs at Elmira College ($11,213 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 21.9% larger than aid received Elmira College ($33,013 vs. $27,091)
Hamline University vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Hamline University .
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Hamline University vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or EC? 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 EC and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Elmira College (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $9,100 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,000)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/