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Overview |
Hamline University | Wooster | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,432 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | #181 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,134 | $59,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,134 | $59,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,030 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,759 | $29,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,981 | $43,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,185 | 7,031 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 3,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 54.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1146/1393 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hamline University | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Hamline University | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamline University is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (2,432 students vs. 1,876 students)
Hamline University vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Hamline University for in-state tuition ($59,050.00 vs. $47,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Wooster than Hamline University ($59,050.00 vs. $47,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Wooster ($22,759 vs. $29,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 16.4% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($12,030 vs. $14,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as The College of Wooster (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 28.1% larger than aid received Hamline University ($43,534 vs. $33,981)
Hamline University vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 110 points higher than at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Hamline University (25)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Wooster (54.3%)
Hamline University vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Hamline University (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $51,200)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/