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Overview |
Hamline University | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,432 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,134 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,134 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,030 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,759 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,981 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 49% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,185 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1146/1393 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hamline University | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $230 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Hamline University | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 2,432 students)
Hamline University vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Wisconsin?
- Hamline University is 388.7% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($47,134.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Hamline University than University of Wisconsin Madison ($47,134.00 vs. $39,042.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Hamline University ($14,216 vs. $22,759)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 12.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,030 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 199.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($33,981 vs. $11,350)
Hamline University vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 173 points higher than at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Hamline University (25)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Wisconsin (43.3%)
Hamline University vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Hamline University (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $9,700 more per year than Hamline University graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $55,100)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($22,250 vs. $24,250)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($230 vs. $250)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/