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Overview |
Hamline University | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $289 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Hamline University | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Ripon College | ||
| 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 766 students)
Hamline University vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Hamline University for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Ripon College than Hamline University ($49,300.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ripon College than Hamline University ($21,999 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 18.2% lower than costs at Hamline University ($9,490 vs. $11,213)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Hamline University ($38,826 vs. $33,013)
Hamline University vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 22 points higher than at Ripon College (1105)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ripon College (24)
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Ripon College (3.41)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Hamline University vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or Ripon College? 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 Ripon College and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Hamline University (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Ripon College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $49,200)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $28,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($250 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/