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Colgate Vassar Middlebury Colby College Penn State Williams Syracuse Amherst Haverford College Pitt Skidmore College NYU| Hamilton College | Drexel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hamilton College | Drexel | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $271 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Drexel?
- Hamilton College is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Hamilton College than Drexel University ($62,050.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Drexel ($24,503 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 6.7% lower than costs at Drexel University ($15,910 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Hamilton College (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 55% larger than aid received Drexel University ($52,497 vs. $33,861)
Hamilton College vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Drexel University (89% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Drexel graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $77,400)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $10,483 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($15,760 vs. $26,243)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($162 vs. $271)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/