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Overview |
Colby College | BC | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Chestnut Hill, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 15,287 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #45 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | bc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $62,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $62,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $16,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $30,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $49,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 40% |
Admission |
Colby College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 40,494 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 6,748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 16.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 34.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1435/1540 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $90,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $196 |
Diversity |
Colby College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Colby College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or BC?
- Boston College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Colby College for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at BC than Colby College ($62,950.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than BC ($16,951 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 1.3% lower than costs at Colby College ($16,120 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby College than Boston College (41% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 23.4% larger than aid received Boston College ($61,714 vs. $49,992)
Colby College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 17 points higher than at Colby College (1363)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Colby College (31)
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.86) as students at BC (3.86)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (16.7%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or BC? 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 BC and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is the same as at Boston College (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $17,500 more per year than Colby College graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $73,400)
- Boston College students graduate with a $345 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,345)
- BC graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Colby College graduates. ($196 vs. $200)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colby College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/