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Overview |
Hamilton College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 61% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 38.9% | ||
| 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 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Washington and Lee?
- Hamilton College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Hamilton College than Washington and Lee University ($62,050.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Washington and Lee ($24,503 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 6.3% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($15,910 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Hamilton College (61% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 5.8% larger than aid received Hamilton College ($55,567 vs. $52,497)
Hamilton College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.87) as students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Hamilton College (91% vs. 89%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Hamilton College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $79,000)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $5,740 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($15,760 vs. $21,500)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($162 vs. $222)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/