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Overview |
Northwestern | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 54% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1420/1540 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $162 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Northwestern | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Hamilton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 2,072 students)
Northwestern vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Hamilton College?
- Northwestern University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Hamilton College for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $62,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Northwestern than Hamilton College ($62,391.00 vs. $62,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Hamilton College ($22,095 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 22.2% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($15,910 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamilton College than Northwestern University (54% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 17.6% larger than aid received Hamilton College ($61,716 vs. $52,497)
Northwestern vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or Northwestern .
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Hamilton College (3.87)
- Hamilton College has a higher acceptance rate (11.8%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern or Hamilton 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 Hamilton College and Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Hamilton College (94% vs. 89%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Hamilton College graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $79,000)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $3,618 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern graduates. ($15,760 vs. $19,378)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern graduates. ($162 vs. $200)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwestern students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/