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AU Colgate Georgetown Vassar Middlebury Colby College Williams Northeastern BU Fordham Amherst University of Richmond| George Washington University | Hamilton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 54% |
Admission |
George Washington | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $162 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
George Washington | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 66% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,072 students)
George Washington vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Hamilton College?
- George Washington University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Hamilton College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $62,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at George Washington than Hamilton College ($62,110.00 vs. $62,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than George Washington ($24,503 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 1.2% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($15,720 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Hamilton College (78% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 48.9% larger than aid received George Washington University ($52,497 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
George Washington vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than George Washington University (89% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Hamilton College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $79,000)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $9,202 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($15,760 vs. $24,962)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($162 vs. $258)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/