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Overview |
Hamilton College | Davidson | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 1,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $56,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $56,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $15,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $26,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $46,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 65% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 6,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 1,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $175 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Davidson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamilton College is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,927 students)
Hamilton College vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Davidson?
- Hamilton College is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Hamilton College than Davidson College ($62,050.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Davidson ($24,503 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 1% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($15,750 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Hamilton College (65% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 12.9% larger than aid received Davidson College ($52,497 vs. $46,496)
Hamilton College vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Davidson has a higher acceptance rate (16.9%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Davidson? 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 Davidson and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Hamilton College (92% vs. 89%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $63,500)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $1,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Davidson graduates. ($15,760 vs. $17,000)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Davidson graduates. ($162 vs. $175)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davidson 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/