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Colgate Vassar Middlebury Colby College Emory Miami SMU Williams Amherst Haverford College LSU University of Richmond| Tulane University | Hamilton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulane | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 54% |
Admission |
Tulane | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 15, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Tulane | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $162 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Tulane | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | Hamilton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 2,072 students)
Tulane vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Hamilton College than Tulane University ($62,050.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Tulane ($24,503 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 9% lower than costs at Tulane University ($15,910 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tulane University than Hamilton College (66% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 70.7% larger than aid received Tulane University ($52,497 vs. $30,747)
Tulane vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or Tulane .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Hamilton College has a higher acceptance rate (11.8%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Tulane vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane 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 Tulane.
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $74,200)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $11,769 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($15,760 vs. $27,529)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($162 vs. $284)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/