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Colgate NJIT Vassar Middlebury RPI Colby College Williams Rutgers NYU Amherst Haverford College RIT| Stevens Institute of Technology | Hamilton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 54% |
Admission |
Stevens | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Stevens | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $162 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Stevens | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | Hamilton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 2,072 students)
Stevens vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 10% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Hamilton College than Stevens Institute of Technology ($62,050.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Stevens ($24,503 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 7.4% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($15,910 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Hamilton College (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 64.3% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($52,497 vs. $31,949)
Stevens vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or Stevens .
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Hamilton College (3.87)
- Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Stevens vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens 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 Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (89% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $10,100 more per year than Hamilton College graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $79,000)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $12,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($15,760 vs. $28,250)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($162 vs. $292)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevens students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/