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Overview |
Hamilton College | EMU | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 96% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $242 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Hamilton College | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | EMU | ||
| 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
- Hamilton College is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,334 students)
Hamilton College vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or EMU?
- Hamilton College is 52.9% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Hamilton College than Eastern Mennonite University ($62,050.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Hamilton College ($23,783 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 30% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($12,240 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Hamilton College (96% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 72.3% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($52,497 vs. $30,460)
Hamilton College vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or EMU? 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 EMU and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (89% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $35,100 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $43,900)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $7,690 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($15,760 vs. $23,450)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($162 vs. $242)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/