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Overview |
Hamilton College | UVM | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,048 | 14,320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,090 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,090 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,690 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,021 | $22,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,359 | $19,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 28,236 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 16,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 60% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 17.1% | ||
| 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 | 32/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1550 | 1250/1420 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $230 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Hamilton College | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (14,320 students vs. 2,048 students)
Hamilton College vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or UVM?
- Hamilton College is 299.8% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($65,090.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at Hamilton College than University of Vermont ($65,090.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Hamilton College ($22,062 vs. $26,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 25% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($13,354 vs. $16,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Hamilton College (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 184.7% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($54,359 vs. $19,093)
Hamilton College vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (60%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or UVM? 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 UVM and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than University of Vermont (89% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $25,500 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $53,500)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $6,540 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($15,760 vs. $22,300)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($162 vs. $230)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/