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Overview |
Hamilton College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 95% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $217 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Hamilton College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Hamilton College is 777.7% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.1% higher at Hamilton College than SUNY at Albany ($62,050.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Hamilton College ($17,714 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 2% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($15,598 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Hamilton College (95% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 357.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($52,497 vs. $11,485)
Hamilton College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than SUNY at Albany (89% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $23,200 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $55,800)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $5,305 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($15,760 vs. $21,065)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($162 vs. $217)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/