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Overview |
Hamilton College | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 62% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $201 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Binghamton University | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Binghamton University?
- Hamilton College is 777.7% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University 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 Binghamton ($62,050.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Hamilton College ($19,535 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 10% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($15,910 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Hamilton College (62% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 364.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($52,497 vs. $11,305)
Hamilton College vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Hamilton College (3.87)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Binghamton University? 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 Binghamton University and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (89% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $14,500 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $64,500)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $3,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($15,760 vs. $19,535)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($162 vs. $201)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/