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Overview |
Hamilton College | UB | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 74% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $201 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | UB | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Hamilton College | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or UB?
- Hamilton College is 777.7% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.3% higher at Hamilton College than University at Buffalo ($62,050.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Hamilton College ($18,524 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 1.9% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($15,910 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University at Buffalo than Hamilton College (74% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 516.1% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($52,497 vs. $8,521)
Hamilton College vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at UB (3.75)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or UB? 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 UB and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than University at Buffalo (89% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $20,600 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $58,400)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $3,740 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($15,760 vs. $19,500)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($162 vs. $201)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/