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Overview |
Hamilton College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 82% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $196 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Hamilton College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Hamilton College is 777.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.3% higher at Hamilton College than Stony Brook University ($62,050.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Hamilton College ($17,213 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 3.1% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($15,910 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than Hamilton College (82% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 353.2% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($52,497 vs. $11,584)
Hamilton College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Hamilton College (3.87)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Stony Brook University (89% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $19,700 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $59,300)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $3,240 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($15,760 vs. $19,000)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($162 vs. $196)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/