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Overview |
Hamilton College | Brown | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 46% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 |
Hamilton College | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $155 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Brown?
- Brown University is 1% more expensive to attend than Hamilton College for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $62,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Brown than Hamilton College ($62,680.00 vs. $62,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Brown ($24,503 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 0.4% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($15,840 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamilton College than Brown University (54% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Hamilton College ($55,847 vs. $52,497)
Hamilton College vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Hamilton College (3.87)
- Hamilton College has a higher acceptance rate (11.8%) than Brown (5.1%)
Hamilton College vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Brown? 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 Brown and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Hamilton College (95% vs. 89%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Hamilton College graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $79,000)
- Brown University students graduate with a $760 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamilton College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $15,760)
- Brown graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Hamilton College graduates. ($155 vs. $162)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brown students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/