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Colgate Vassar Middlebury Colby College Williams Amherst Haverford College Skidmore College NYU Tufts Cornell U of R| Hamilton College | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hamilton College | JCU | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,048 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,090 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,090 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,690 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,021 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,359 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1550 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $278 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Hamilton College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 2,048 students)
Hamilton College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or JCU?
- Hamilton College is 37.6% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($65,090.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Hamilton College than John Carroll University ($65,090.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than JCU ($26,021 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 17.9% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($14,160 vs. $16,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Hamilton College (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 68% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($54,359 vs. $32,359)
Hamilton College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or JCU? 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 JCU and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than John Carroll University (89% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $21,400 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $57,600)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $11,179 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($15,760 vs. $26,939)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($162 vs. $278)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/