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Overview |
Colby College | Brown | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 46% |
Admission |
Colby College | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby College | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $155 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Colby College | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Brown?
- Brown University is 3% more expensive to attend than Colby College for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Brown than Colby College ($62,680.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Brown ($16,951 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 3.1% lower than costs at Colby College ($15,840 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brown University than Colby College (46% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 10.5% larger than aid received Brown University ($61,714 vs. $55,847)
Colby College vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Brown University (1457) is 94 points higher than at Colby College (1363)
- Incoming Brown students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Colby College (31)
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Colby College (3.86)
- Colby College has a higher acceptance rate (7.6%) than Brown (5.1%)
Colby College vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or Brown? 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 Brown and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Colby College (95% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Colby College graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $73,400)
- Brown University students graduate with a $4,345 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,345)
- Brown graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Colby College graduates. ($155 vs. $200)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colby College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/