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Overview |
Bates | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 54% |
Admission |
Bates | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 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, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $162 |
Diversity |
Bates | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Bates | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Hamilton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Bates based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Bates for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $61,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Hamilton College than Bates College ($62,050.00 vs. $61,066.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Bates ($24,503 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 8.3% lower than costs at Bates College ($15,910 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamilton College than Bates College (54% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 2.1% larger than aid received Bates College ($52,497 vs. $51,414)
Bates vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or Bates .
- Bates has a higher acceptance rate (13.7%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Bates vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Hamilton College (92% vs. 89%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Bates graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $75,700)
- Bates College students graduate with a $1,310 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamilton College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $15,760)
- Bates graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Hamilton College graduates. ($149 vs. $162)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamilton College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/