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Colgate Vassar Middlebury Colby College Fairfield University Williams Holy Cross Amherst Haverford College Fordham Bentley BC| Hamilton College | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hamilton College | Providence | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 81% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Providence?
- Hamilton College is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Hamilton College than Providence College ($62,050.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Providence ($24,503 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 4% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,910 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Hamilton College (81% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 69.5% larger than aid received Providence College ($52,497 vs. $30,971)
Hamilton College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Providence? 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 Providence and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Providence College (89% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $68,000)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $11,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($15,760 vs. $27,000)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($162 vs. $279)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/