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Overview |
UMass | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 54% |
Admission |
UMass | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 |
UMass | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $162 |
Diversity |
UMass | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
UMass | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 66% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Hamilton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 2,072 students)
UMass vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 283.4% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.9% higher at Hamilton College than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($62,050.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Hamilton College ($22,291 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 12.7% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($14,123 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Hamilton College (85% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 325.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($52,497 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or UMass .
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Hamilton College (3.87)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
UMass vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (89% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $23,800 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $55,200)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $8,240 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($15,760 vs. $24,000)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($162 vs. $248)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/