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JMU Colgate VCU Vassar Middlebury Colby College Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion Williams UVA UMBC| Hamilton College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hamilton College | Mason | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 74% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $204 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Mason?
- Hamilton College is 533.5% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at Hamilton College than George Mason University ($62,050.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Hamilton College ($18,479 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 21.3% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($13,120 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Hamilton College (74% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 387.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($52,497 vs. $10,760)
Hamilton College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Mason? 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 Mason and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than George Mason University (89% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $17,100 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $61,900)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $3,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($15,760 vs. $19,750)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($162 vs. $204)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/