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Overview |
Hamilton College | NYU | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 45% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $240 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Hamilton College | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or NYU?
- Hamilton College is 12% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Hamilton College than New York University ($62,050.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than NYU ($24,503 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 27.4% lower than costs at New York University ($15,910 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamilton College than New York University (54% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 11.5% larger than aid received New York University ($52,497 vs. $47,096)
Hamilton College vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at NYU (3.79)
- NYU has a higher acceptance rate (12.5%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or NYU? 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 NYU and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than New York University (89% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $3,000 more per year than NYU graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $76,000)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $7,490 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($15,760 vs. $23,250)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($162 vs. $240)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU 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/