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Overview |
Colby College | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #308 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 100% |
Admission |
Colby College | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1163/1348 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby College | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $275 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 14% |
Students |
Colby College | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | Champlain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Champlain College is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (3,543 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Champlain College?
- Colby College is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Champlain College for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Colby College than Champlain College ($60,840.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Champlain College ($16,951 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Champlain College are 0% lower than costs at Colby College ($16,330 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than Colby College (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 132.9% larger than aid received Champlain College ($61,714 vs. $26,498)
Colby College vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 207 points higher than at Champlain College (1156)
- Incoming Colby College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Champlain College (26)
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- Champlain College has a higher acceptance rate (55.7%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or Champlain College? 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 Champlain College and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Champlain College (91% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $26,200 more per year than Champlain College graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $47,200)
- Colby College students graduate with a $7,298 lower median federal student loan debt than Champlain College graduates. ($19,345 vs. $26,643)
- Colby College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Champlain College graduates. ($200 vs. $275)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Champlain College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/