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Overview |
Hamilton College | USMMA | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 11% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $67 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Hamilton College | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamilton College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 943 students)
Hamilton College vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or USMMA?
- Hamilton College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Hamilton College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($62,050.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Hamilton College ($4,891 vs. $24,503)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamilton College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (54% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 1,069.5% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($52,497 vs. $4,489)
Hamilton College vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- USMMA has a higher acceptance rate (27.3%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Hamilton College.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $13,400 more per year than Hamilton College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $79,000)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $9,260 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamilton College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $15,760)
- USMMA graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Hamilton College graduates. ($67 vs. $162)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/