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Overview |
Wellesley | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 54% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 8, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $162 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Wellesley | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | 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
- Wellesley College is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (2,447 students vs. 2,072 students)
Wellesley vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Wellesley for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $61,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Hamilton College than Wellesley College ($62,050.00 vs. $61,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Hamilton College ($21,362 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 19.9% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($15,910 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wellesley College than Hamilton College (59% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 16.8% larger than aid received Hamilton College ($61,328 vs. $52,497)
Wellesley vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or Wellesley .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Wellesley (3.86)
- Wellesley has a higher acceptance rate (13.6%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Wellesley vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley 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 Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Hamilton College (92% vs. 89%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $6,860 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamilton College graduates. ($8,900 vs. $15,760)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Hamilton College graduates. ($92 vs. $162)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wellesley students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/