- Both Wesleyan University and Hamilton College are private.
- Wesleyan University is located in Middletown, CT and Hamilton College is located in Clinton, NY.
- Wesleyan University has more expensive tuition of $67,316 than Hamilton College ($65,740).
- Wesleyan University has tighter acceptance rate of 16.29% than Hamilton College (24.22%).
- Hamilton College has higher SAT scores of 1,490 than Wesleyan University (1,420).
- Wesleyan University is larger with 3,253 students than Hamilton College (2,072 students).
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| #18 in Liberal Arts Colleges #2 in Connecticut | Rankings | #14 in Liberal Arts Colleges #5 in New York |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Middletown, CT | Location | Clinton, NY |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $67,316 | Undergraduate | $65,740 |
| $66,736 | Graduate | |
| $58,506 | Financial Aid | $48,241 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 | Application Fee | $60 |
| 16.29% | Acceptance Rate | 24.22% |
| 37.80% | Yield | 34.91% |
| 1,420 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | 1,490 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,253 | Total Students | 2,072 |
| 3,069 | Undergraduate | 2,072 |
| 184 | Graduate | 0 |
| 59 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 93% | Graduation Rate | 92% |
| 4% | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| 95% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $63,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,006) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,057) $8,690 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,220 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 7 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 384 Full-time 48 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 207 Full-time 39 Part-time |
| 943 Full-time 72 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 657 Full-time 179 Part-time |
| $113,198 for Faculties $81,173 Part-time | Average Salary | $102,191 for Faculties $75,652 Part-time |