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Colgate BC Lehigh University of Richmond Bucknell Vassar Middlebury Lafayette College Colby College Notre Dame Holy Cross Fordham| Hamilton College | Villanova University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hamilton College | Villanova | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 52% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $273 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Villanova | ||
| 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
- Villanova University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Villanova?
- Hamilton College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Hamilton College than Villanova University ($62,050.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Villanova ($24,503 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 1.1% lower than costs at Villanova University ($15,910 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamilton College than Villanova University (54% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 22.6% larger than aid received Villanova University ($52,497 vs. $42,834)
Hamilton College vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.87) as students at Villanova (3.87)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Hamilton College (90% vs. 89%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Hamilton College graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $79,000)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $10,737 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($15,760 vs. $26,497)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($162 vs. $273)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villanova students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/