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Overview |
Hamilton College | SUNYIT | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | SUNYIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 89% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | SUNYIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | SUNYIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | SUNYIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $171 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | SUNYIT | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Hamilton College | SUNYIT | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | SUNYIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (2,842 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. SUNYIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or SUNYIT?
- Hamilton College is 777.7% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248% higher at Hamilton College than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($62,050.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Hamilton College ($13,799 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome are 13.6% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($14,008 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Hamilton College (89% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 452.8% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($52,497 vs. $9,497)
Hamilton College vs. SUNYIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or SUNYIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNYIT or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at SUNYIT (3.7)
- SUNYIT has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. SUNYIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or SUNYIT? 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 SUNYIT and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (89% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $25,800 more per year than SUNYIT graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $53,200)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNYIT graduates. ($15,760 vs. $16,585)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than SUNYIT graduates. ($162 vs. $171)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNYIT students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/