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Colgate Cal Poly Stanford Vassar Middlebury Colby College Williams MIT Amherst Haverford College HMC Yale| California Institute of Technology | Hamilton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Caltech | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,401 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #5 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caltech.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caltech | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,479 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,479 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,606 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,755 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,192 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 54% |
Admission |
Caltech | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,626 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 448 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 2.7% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 35/36 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1420/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Caltech | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caltech | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,350 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $162 |
Diversity |
Caltech | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Caltech | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Caltech | 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
- California Institute of Technology is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (2,401 students vs. 2,072 students)
Caltech vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caltech or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Caltech for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $58,479.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Hamilton College than California Institute of Technology ($62,050.00 vs. $58,479.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Institute of Technology than Hamilton College ($20,755 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 16.9% lower than costs at California Institute of Technology ($15,910 vs. $18,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of Technology than Hamilton College (57% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of Technology students is 12.8% larger than aid received Hamilton College ($59,192 vs. $52,497)
Caltech vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caltech or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or Caltech .
- Accepted freshman Caltech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Hamilton College (3.87)
- Hamilton College has a higher acceptance rate (11.8%) than Caltech (2.7%)
Caltech vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caltech 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 Caltech.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than California Institute of Technology (89% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from California Institute of Technology earn on average $6,800 more per year than Hamilton College graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $79,000)
- California Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamilton College graduates. ($14,350 vs. $15,760)
- Caltech graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Hamilton College graduates. ($148 vs. $162)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/