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Overview |
Colby College | Colgate | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 41% |
Admission |
Colby College | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby College | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $166 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Colby College | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | Colgate | ||
| 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
- Colgate University is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 5% more expensive to attend than Colby College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Colgate than Colby College ($63,904.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Colgate ($16,951 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 1.4% lower than costs at Colby College ($16,106 vs. $16,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Colby College as Colgate University (41% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 12.9% larger than aid received Colgate University ($61,714 vs. $54,647)
Colby College vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 11 points higher than at Colby College (1363)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Colby College (31)
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Colgate has a higher acceptance rate (12.4%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or Colgate? 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 Colgate and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Colby College (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Colby College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $73,400)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $3,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $19,345)
- Colgate graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Colby College graduates. ($166 vs. $200)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colgate students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/