Hamilton College vs New York University
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Hamilton College is a private college in Clinton, NY. New York University is a private university in New York, NY. New York University admits about 9% of applicants and Hamilton College about 14%, making New York University the harder of the two to get into. Students pay an average of about $28,985 a year at Hamilton College after aid, and about $37,050 at New York University. About 91% of students graduate at Hamilton College, compared with 88% at New York University. Ten years after enrolling, New York University alumni earn a median of about $82,509, against $78,411 for Hamilton College.
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- Is Hamilton College or New York University harder to get into?
- New York University is harder to get into. It admits about 9% of applicants, compared with 14% at Hamilton College. Your own odds and price depend on your profile, so take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see your numbers at both.
- Which is cheaper, Hamilton College or New York University?
- Hamilton College is cheaper on average. Students pay about $28,985 a year after grants and scholarships, against about $37,050 at New York University. Your own odds and price depend on your profile, so take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see your numbers at both.
- What is the full cost of attendance at Hamilton College and New York University?
- Before aid, Hamilton College costs about $84,230 a year and New York University about $84,374. That is the sticker price; most students pay less once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Which is cheaper for a family earning under $30,000, Hamilton College or New York University?
- Hamilton College. Families earning under $30,000 a year pay about $8,028 there, against about $16,977 at New York University. Aid is income-tested, so this can differ from the average price and from the sticker price.
- Which is bigger, Hamilton College or New York University?
- New York University is the larger of the two, with about 28,663 undergraduates against 2,030 at Hamilton College.
- Does Hamilton College or New York University have a better graduation rate?
- Hamilton College has the higher graduation rate, at about 91% against 88% at New York University.
- Do graduates of Hamilton College or New York University earn more?
- New York University alumni earn more on average: a median of about $82,509 ten years after enrolling, against about $78,411 for Hamilton College. Earnings vary far more by major than by school.
- Do Hamilton College and New York University require SAT or ACT scores?
- Hamilton College is test optional, so scores are considered only if you choose to send them. New York University is test optional, so scores are considered only if you choose to send them.
- What SAT scores do Hamilton College and New York University look for?
- The middle 50% of admitted students score 1450–1550 at Hamilton College and 1480–1560 at New York University. A quarter of admitted students scored below those ranges.
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