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Overview |
Colby College | Brandeis University | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 5,581 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #90 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | brandeis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Brandeis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $61,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $61,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $17,092 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $45,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $33,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 64% |
Admission |
Colby College | Brandeis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 9,917 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 3,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 39.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1370/1530 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Colby College | Brandeis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Brandeis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Brandeis University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Colby College | Brandeis University | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | Brandeis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brandeis University is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. Brandeis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Brandeis University?
- Brandeis University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Colby College for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Brandeis University than Colby College ($61,724.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Brandeis University ($16,951 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 4.7% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($16,330 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than Colby College (64% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 82.9% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($61,714 vs. $33,733)
Colby College vs. Brandeis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Brandeis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brandeis University or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 3 points higher than at Brandeis University (1360)
- Incoming Colby College students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Brandeis University (31)
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Brandeis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or Brandeis University? 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 Brandeis University and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is the same as at Brandeis University (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $66,700)
- Colby College students graduate with a $7,655 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($19,345 vs. $27,000)
- Colby College graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/