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Overview |
Hamilton College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,048 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,090 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,090 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,690 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,021 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,359 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 82% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1550 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 2,048 students)
Hamilton College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Syracuse?
- Hamilton College is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($65,090.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Hamilton College than Syracuse University ($65,090.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Syracuse ($26,021 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 10.5% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,690 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Hamilton College (82% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 86.7% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($54,359 vs. $29,110)
Hamilton College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Syracuse University (89% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $13,100 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $65,900)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $11,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($15,760 vs. $27,000)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($162 vs. $279)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/