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Colgate Vassar Middlebury Colby College Williams Amherst Haverford College Skidmore College NYU Tufts Cornell U of R| Hamilton College | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hamilton College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,048 | 2,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,090 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,090 | $18,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,690 | $17,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,021 | $19,644 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,359 | $8,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 94% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 3,541 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 2,937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1550 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $204 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Hamilton College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| 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
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (2,737 students vs. 2,048 students)
Hamilton College vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or SUNY-ESF?
- Hamilton College is 820.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($65,090.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.4% higher at Hamilton College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($65,090.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Hamilton College ($19,644 vs. $26,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 6.5% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($16,690 vs. $17,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Hamilton College (94% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 526.6% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($54,359 vs. $8,675)
Hamilton College vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or SUNY-ESF? 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-ESF and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (89% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $32,800 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $46,200)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $3,990 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-ESF graduates. ($15,760 vs. $19,750)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-ESF graduates. ($162 vs. $204)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/