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Overview |
UMBC | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 54% |
Admission |
UMBC | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $162 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
UMBC | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 66% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Hamilton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 2,072 students)
UMBC vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 585.2% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.3% higher at Hamilton College than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($62,050.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Hamilton College ($17,692 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 18.9% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($13,378 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Hamilton College (92% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 490.6% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($52,497 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Hamilton College (3.87)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
UMBC vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (89% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $19,500 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $59,500)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $5,437 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($15,760 vs. $21,197)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($162 vs. $219)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/