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Overview |
Hamilton College | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 55% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $250 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Lehigh | ||
| 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
- Lehigh University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Lehigh?
- Hamilton College is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Hamilton College than Lehigh University ($62,050.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Lehigh ($24,503 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 0.1% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($15,890 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lehigh University than Hamilton College (55% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 19% larger than aid received Lehigh University ($52,497 vs. $44,116)
Hamilton College vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Lehigh (3.81)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (37%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Lehigh University (89% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Hamilton College graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $79,000)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $8,496 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($15,760 vs. $24,256)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($162 vs. $250)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehigh 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/