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Overview |
Hamilton College | RIT | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 97% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $289 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Hamilton College | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or RIT ?
- Hamilton College is 15.5% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Hamilton College than Rochester Institute of Technology ($62,050.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than RIT ($24,503 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 6.2% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($14,978 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Hamilton College (97% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 80.3% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($52,497 vs. $29,122)
Hamilton College vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or RIT ? 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 RIT and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (89% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $14,100 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $64,900)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $12,240 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($15,760 vs. $28,000)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($162 vs. $289)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/