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Overview |
Hamilton College | Swarthmore | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Swarthmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 1,625 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | swarthmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Swarthmore | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $58,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $58,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $18,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $20,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $47,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 63% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Swarthmore | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 14,707 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 1,019 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 6.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1440/1560 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | Swarthmore | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Swarthmore | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $201 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Swarthmore | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Swarthmore | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Swarthmore | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamilton College is larger than than Swarthmore based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,625 students)
Hamilton College vs. Swarthmore Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Swarthmore?
- Hamilton College is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Swarthmore for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $58,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Hamilton College than Swarthmore College ($62,050.00 vs. $58,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Swarthmore College than Hamilton College ($20,715 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 13.3% lower than costs at Swarthmore College ($15,910 vs. $18,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Swarthmore College than Hamilton College (63% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 10% larger than aid received Swarthmore College ($52,497 vs. $47,703)
Hamilton College vs. Swarthmore Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Swarthmore? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Swarthmore or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Swarthmore students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Hamilton College (3.87)
- Hamilton College has a higher acceptance rate (11.8%) than Swarthmore (6.9%)
Hamilton College vs. Swarthmore Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Swarthmore? 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 Swarthmore and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Swarthmore is higher than Hamilton College (95% vs. 89%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Swarthmore graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $65,800)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $3,740 lower median federal student loan debt than Swarthmore graduates. ($15,760 vs. $19,500)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Swarthmore graduates. ($162 vs. $201)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Swarthmore students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/