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Hamilton College Colgate Middlebury Tufts Vassar BC Bowdoin College Bates Williams Northeastern Dartmouth Amherst| Colby College | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colby College | EMU | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,284 | 1,292 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #1047 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,790 | $41,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,790 | $41,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,120 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,163 | $24,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $66,387 | $30,242 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 95% |
Admission |
Colby College | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,786 | 1,179 | ||
| Admitted | 1,215 | 1,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby College | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $242 |
Diversity |
Colby College | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Colby College | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | EMU | ||
| 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
- Colby College is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (2,284 students vs. 1,292 students)
Colby College vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or EMU?
- Colby College is 54% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($63,790.00 vs. $41,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at Colby College than Eastern Mennonite University ($63,790.00 vs. $41,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than EMU ($15,163 vs. $24,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 35.7% lower than costs at Colby College ($12,620 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Colby College (95% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 119.5% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($66,387 vs. $30,242)
Colby College vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 354 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Colby College students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Colby College (6.8%)
Colby College vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or EMU? 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 EMU and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (91% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $29,500 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $43,900)
- Colby College students graduate with a $4,105 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($19,345 vs. $23,450)
- Colby College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($200 vs. $242)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/