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Overview |
Hamline University | PC | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Hamline University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $269 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Hamline University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamline University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 1,199 students)
Hamline University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or PC?
- Hamline University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Hamline University than Presbyterian College ($45,540.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Hamline University ($21,571 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 0.8% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($11,213 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 4.1% larger than aid received Hamline University ($34,379 vs. $33,013)
Hamline University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 45 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than PC (59.4%)
Hamline University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or PC? 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 PC and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is the same as at Presbyterian College (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $7,400 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $47,700)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $1,858 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,108)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($250 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/