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Overview |
Hamilton College | Union College | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 93% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Union College | ||
| 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
- Union College is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Union College?
- Union College is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Hamilton College for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $62,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Union College than Hamilton College ($63,603.00 vs. $62,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Union College ($24,503 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 0.9% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($15,768 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Hamilton College (93% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 39.9% larger than aid received Union College ($52,497 vs. $37,530)
Hamilton College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Union College? 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 Union College and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Union College (89% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $74,200)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $11,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($15,760 vs. $27,000)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($162 vs. $279)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College 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/