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Overview |
AU | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,019 | 2,048 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #84 | #25 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,724 | $65,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,724 | $65,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,012 | $16,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,189 | $26,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,402 | $54,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 51% |
Admission |
AU | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,786 | 9,643 | ||
| Admitted | 8,427 | 1,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1410/1550 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
AU | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $162 |
Diversity |
AU | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
AU | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 63% | ||
Campus |
AU | Hamilton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (13,019 students vs. 2,048 students)
AU vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 16.8% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($65,090.00 vs. $55,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Hamilton College than American University ($65,090.00 vs. $55,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than AU ($26,021 vs. $40,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 1.9% lower than costs at American University ($16,690 vs. $17,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American University than Hamilton College (62% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 73.1% larger than aid received American University ($54,359 vs. $31,402)
AU vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or AU .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (47.4%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
AU vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than American University (89% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $14,200 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $64,800)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $8,490 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($15,760 vs. $24,250)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($162 vs. $250)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/