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Hamilton vs Colgate University

Hamilton is harder to get into (14% vs 18% admitted), and students with aid paid less there on average: $25,793 vs $29,409 a year. Hamilton is due first, on Nov 15.

Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.

Hamilton College Colgate University
Getting in
MeasureHamilton CollegeColgate University
Admit rate 14% 18%
SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1440–1510 1450–1510
ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 33–35 33–35
SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Optional Optional
Next deadline Early decision: Nov 15 Early decision II: Jan 15
Cost
MeasureHamilton CollegeColgate University
Sticker price per year $88,270 $91,222
Average paid after grants $25,793 $29,409
What families with aid paid, by income
MeasureHamilton CollegeColgate University
Under $30,000 $13,679 $8,610
$30,000–$48,000 $4,407 $7,748
$48,000–$75,000 $14,749 $15,150
$75,000–$110,000 $20,025 $26,968
Over $110,000 $40,520 $49,725
After you start
MeasureHamilton CollegeColgate University
Undergrads 2,030 3,180
Graduate within 6 years 91% 91%
Come back for year two 95% 93%
Median earnings 10 years after starting $84,956 $96,328
Median debt at graduation $15,000 $12,000

Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote. How we get our numbers

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