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Overview |
Hamline University | AMU | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hamline University | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $231 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Hamline University | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamline University is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 1,310 students)
Hamline University vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or AMU?
- Hamline University is 80.9% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.9% higher at Hamline University than Ave Maria University ($45,540.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Hamline University ($21,078 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 19.5% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($11,213 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 54.7% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($33,013 vs. $21,341)
Hamline University vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 29 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than AMU (44.2%)
Hamline University vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or AMU? 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 AMU and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Ave Maria University (68% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $1,822 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($22,428 vs. $24,250)
- AMU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($231 vs. $250)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/