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Overview |
Maryland | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 54% |
Admission |
Maryland | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 |
Maryland | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $162 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Maryland | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 College Park is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 2,072 students)
Maryland vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 540% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at Hamilton College than University of Maryland College Park ($62,050.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Hamilton College ($16,210 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 9.2% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($14,576 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamilton College than University of Maryland College Park (54% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 367.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($52,497 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Maryland vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than University of Maryland College Park (89% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $68,300)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $3,740 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryland graduates. ($15,760 vs. $19,500)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Maryland graduates. ($162 vs. $201)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland 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/