Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Colgate Penn State Vassar Middlebury Colby College UVM UMass JMU Rutgers Virginia Tech Williams TCNJ| University of Delaware | Hamilton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UD | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UD | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $62,050 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 54% |
Admission |
UD | Hamilton College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Hamilton College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UD | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $162 |
Diversity |
UD | Hamilton College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
UD | Hamilton College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 33% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 66% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 2,072 students)
UD vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 364.1% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.9% higher at Hamilton College than University of Delaware ($62,050.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Hamilton College ($18,044 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 11.8% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($14,234 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Hamilton College (88% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 324.2% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($52,497 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or UD .
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Hamilton College (3.87)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
UD vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than University of Delaware (89% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $17,700 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $61,300)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $8,443 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($15,760 vs. $24,203)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($162 vs. $250)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/