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Overview |
Oxy | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 54% |
Admission |
Oxy | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1420/1540 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Oxy | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $162 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Oxy | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Hamilton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamilton College is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,942 students)
Oxy vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Oxy for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $59,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Hamilton College than Occidental College ($62,050.00 vs. $59,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Oxy ($24,503 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 8.9% lower than costs at Occidental College ($15,910 vs. $17,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Occidental College than Hamilton College (76% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 59% larger than aid received Occidental College ($52,497 vs. $33,025)
Oxy vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or Oxy .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Oxy has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Oxy vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy or Hamilton College? 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 Hamilton College and Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Occidental College (89% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $22,400 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $56,600)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $7,892 lower median federal student loan debt than Oxy graduates. ($15,760 vs. $23,652)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Oxy graduates. ($162 vs. $244)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oxy students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/