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Overview |
Williams | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 54% |
Admission |
Williams | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 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 10, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Williams | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $162 |
Diversity |
Williams | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Williams | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Hamilton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Williams College is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 2,072 students)
Williams vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 1% more expensive to attend than Williams for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $61,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Hamilton College than Williams College ($62,050.00 vs. $61,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Hamilton College ($20,965 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 2.4% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($15,530 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamilton College than Williams College (54% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 8.8% larger than aid received Hamilton College ($57,121 vs. $52,497)
Williams vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or Williams .
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Hamilton College (3.87)
- Hamilton College has a higher acceptance rate (11.8%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams 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 Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Hamilton College (95% vs. 89%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Williams graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $73,600)
- Williams College students graduate with a $1,178 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamilton College graduates. ($14,582 vs. $15,760)
- Williams graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Hamilton College graduates. ($150 vs. $162)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/