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Colgate Vassar Middlebury Colby College Williams Annapolis Amherst Haverford College Skidmore College NYU Tufts Cornell| Hamilton College | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hamilton College | West Point | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | West Point | ||
| 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 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 0% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | N/A |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Hamilton College | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | West Point | ||
| 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
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (4,393 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or West Point?
- Hamilton College is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Hamilton College than United States Military Academy ($62,050.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamilton College than United States Military Academy (54% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($52,497 vs. $0)
Hamilton College vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Hamilton College (3.87)
- West Point has a higher acceptance rate (12%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or West Point? 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 West Point and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than United States Military Academy (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/