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Colgate Vassar Middlebury Colby College Williams Amherst Haverford College Skidmore College NYU Tufts Cornell BU| Emerson College | Hamilton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 54% |
Admission |
Emerson | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Feb 20, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $162 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Emerson | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,072 students)
Emerson vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Hamilton College than Emerson College ($62,050.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Emerson ($24,503 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 22.7% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,910 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Hamilton College (78% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 115.5% larger than aid received Emerson College ($52,497 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Emerson vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Emerson College (89% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $29,800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $49,200)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $7,740 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($15,760 vs. $23,500)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($162 vs. $242)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/