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Overview |
Hamilton College | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $129 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Jefferson?
- Hamilton College is 44% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Hamilton College than Thomas Jefferson University ($62,050.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Jefferson ($24,503 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 8.1% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($14,715 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Hamilton College (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 61.6% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($52,497 vs. $32,486)
Hamilton College vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Hamilton College.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $43,900 more per year than Hamilton College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $79,000)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $3,260 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamilton College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $15,760)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Hamilton College graduates. ($129 vs. $162)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/