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Colgate Vassar Middlebury Colby College JMU VCU Williams CNU Amherst Haverford College Skidmore College NYU| Hamilton College | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hamilton College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 93% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Mary Washington College?
- Hamilton College is 594.2% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140% higher at Hamilton College than University of Mary Washington ($62,050.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Hamilton College ($21,863 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 31.6% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($12,090 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Hamilton College (93% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 480.3% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($52,497 vs. $9,046)
Hamilton College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than University of Mary Washington (89% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $23,500 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $55,500)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $5,740 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($15,760 vs. $21,500)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($162 vs. $222)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/