Hamilton College vs U.S. Air Force Academy

Hamilton College is the more selective of the two at 14%, versus 14% at U.S. Air Force Academy. Here is how they compare on selectivity, test scores, and what they weigh, plus a free way to estimate your odds at each.

Hamilton College and U.S. Air Force Academy are almost equally selective (14% vs 14%), so neither is a clear safety relative to the other. Your odds at each come down to fit, not headline difficulty.

The two also read applications a little differently. Hamilton College leans more on application essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities, while U.S. Air Force Academy puts more weight on class rank, standardized test scores, interview. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, Hamilton College's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1500 and U.S. Air Force Academy's is around 1410. Admitted students at Hamilton College post somewhat higher scores. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.