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Colgate Vassar Middlebury Colby College NYU Johns Hopkins Case Western Cornell Williams Emory Amherst Haverford College| Hamilton College | Carnegie Mellon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hamilton College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 47% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $271 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| 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
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Carnegie Mellon?
- Hamilton College is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Carnegie Mellon for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $59,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Hamilton College than Carnegie Mellon University ($62,050.00 vs. $59,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Carnegie Mellon ($24,503 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 3.6% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($15,910 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamilton College than Carnegie Mellon University (54% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 19.4% larger than aid received Carnegie Mellon University ($52,497 vs. $43,966)
Hamilton College vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon 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 Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Hamilton College vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Carnegie Mellon? 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 Carnegie Mellon and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Carnegie Mellon University (89% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $23,700 more per year than Hamilton College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $79,000)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $10,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($15,760 vs. $26,250)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($162 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamilton College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/