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Overview |
Hunter | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 54% |
Admission |
Hunter | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $162 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Hunter | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Hamilton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hunter vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 795.4% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 317% higher at Hamilton College than CUNY Hunter College ($62,050.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Hamilton College ($4,848 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 47.2% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($10,808 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Hamilton College (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 463% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($52,497 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hunter vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter 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 Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (89% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $30,200 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $4,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamilton College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $15,760)
- Hunter graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Hamilton College graduates. ($119 vs. $162)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/