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Overview |
Hamilton College | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 98% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $274 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Oberlin | ||
| 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Oberlin?
- Hamilton College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Oberlin for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Hamilton College than Oberlin College ($62,050.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Oberlin ($24,503 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 15.6% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($15,910 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Hamilton College (98% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 49.8% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($52,497 vs. $35,040)
Hamilton College vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Oberlin College (89% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $35,100 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $43,900)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $10,819 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($15,760 vs. $26,579)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($162 vs. $274)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/