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Overview |
Hamilton College | Reed | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,048 | 1,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #80 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,090 | $66,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,090 | $66,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,690 | $16,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,021 | $36,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,359 | $46,317 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 55% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 10,045 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 2,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 27.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1550 | 1300/1510 | ||
| 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 | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $165 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Reed | ||
| 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
- Hamilton College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,048 students vs. 1,458 students)
Hamilton College vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Reed?
- Reed College is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Hamilton College for in-state tuition ($66,710.00 vs. $65,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Reed than Hamilton College ($66,710.00 vs. $65,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Reed ($26,021 vs. $36,993)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 0.8% lower than costs at Reed College ($16,690 vs. $16,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Reed College than Hamilton College (55% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 17.4% larger than aid received Reed College ($54,359 vs. $46,317)
Hamilton College vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Hamilton College (3.87)
- Reed has a higher acceptance rate (27.2%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Reed? 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 Reed and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Reed College (89% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $31,800 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $47,200)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $240 lower median federal student loan debt than Reed graduates. ($15,760 vs. $16,000)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Reed graduates. ($162 vs. $165)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reed students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/