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Overview |
Babson | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,989 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,944 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,944 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,028 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,400 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,513 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 54% |
Admission |
Babson | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,607 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 1,700 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.6% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1510 | 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 3, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Babson | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $162 |
Diversity |
Babson | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Babson | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Babson | 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
- Babson College is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (3,989 students vs. 2,072 students)
Babson vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Hamilton College than Babson College ($62,050.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Babson ($24,503 vs. $28,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 19.6% lower than costs at Babson College ($15,910 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Babson College than Hamilton College (68% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 72% larger than aid received Babson College ($52,497 vs. $30,513)
Babson vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or Babson .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Babson (3.79)
- Babson has a higher acceptance rate (22.3%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Babson vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson 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 Babson.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than Hamilton College (90% vs. 89%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $29,500 more per year than Hamilton College graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $79,000)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $10,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Babson graduates. ($15,760 vs. $26,000)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Babson graduates. ($162 vs. $268)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Babson students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/