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Overview |
Hamilton College | Penn | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,048 | 28,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,090 | $58,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,090 | $58,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,690 | $18,496 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,021 | $26,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,359 | $59,721 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 48% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 59,465 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 3,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 5.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1550 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $213 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (28,711 students vs. 2,048 students)
Hamilton College vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Penn?
- Hamilton College is 11% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($65,090.00 vs. $58,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Hamilton College than University of Pennsylvania ($65,090.00 vs. $58,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Hamilton College ($26,017 vs. $26,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 10.8% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($16,690 vs. $18,496)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamilton College than University of Pennsylvania (51% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 9.9% larger than aid received Hamilton College ($59,721 vs. $54,359)
Hamilton College vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Hamilton College (3.87)
- Hamilton College has a higher acceptance rate (11.8%) than Penn (5.9%)
Hamilton College vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Penn? 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 Penn and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Hamilton College (96% vs. 89%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $44,600 more per year than Hamilton College graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $79,000)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $4,873 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn graduates. ($15,760 vs. $20,633)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Penn graduates. ($162 vs. $213)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/