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Overview |
Amherst | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,898 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #16 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,500 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,500 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,367 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,693 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 54% |
Admission |
Amherst | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,864 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 1,079 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.3% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1550 | 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 2, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Amherst | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $162 |
Diversity |
Amherst | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Amherst | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | Hamilton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamilton College is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,898 students)
Amherst vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or Hamilton College?
- Amherst College is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Hamilton College for in-state tuition ($63,500.00 vs. $62,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Amherst than Hamilton College ($63,500.00 vs. $62,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than Hamilton College ($21,367 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 5.3% lower than costs at Amherst College ($15,910 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Amherst College than Hamilton College (58% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 11.8% larger than aid received Hamilton College ($58,693 vs. $52,497)
Amherst vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or Amherst .
- Accepted freshman Amherst students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Hamilton College (3.87)
- Hamilton College has a higher acceptance rate (11.8%) than Amherst (7.3%)
Amherst vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst 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 Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than Hamilton College (96% vs. 89%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Hamilton College graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $79,000)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $2,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamilton College graduates. ($12,975 vs. $15,760)
- Amherst graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Hamilton College graduates. ($134 vs. $162)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Amherst students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/