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Overview |
Grinnell | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 54% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $162 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Grinnell | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | 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 Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Grinnell for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $60,988.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Hamilton College than Grinnell College ($62,050.00 vs. $60,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Grinnell ($24,503 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 5.7% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($15,048 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than Hamilton College (91% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 24.3% larger than aid received Grinnell College ($52,497 vs. $42,231)
Grinnell vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or Grinnell .
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Hamilton College (3.87)
- Hamilton College has a higher acceptance rate (11.8%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell 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 Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Grinnell College (89% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $19,500 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $2,590 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamilton College graduates. ($13,170 vs. $15,760)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Hamilton College graduates. ($136 vs. $162)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grinnell students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/