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Overview |
Hamilton College | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 56% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Bucknell | ||
| 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
- Bucknell University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Bucknell?
- Hamilton College is 1% more expensive to attend than Bucknell for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $61,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Hamilton College than Bucknell University ($62,050.00 vs. $61,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Bucknell ($24,503 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 3.6% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($15,358 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bucknell University than Hamilton College (56% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 39% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($52,497 vs. $37,775)
Hamilton College vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Bucknell has a higher acceptance rate (32.6%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Hamilton College (91% vs. 89%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Bucknell graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $76,300)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $11,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($15,760 vs. $27,000)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($162 vs. $279)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bucknell 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/