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Overview |
Colby College | Haverford College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Haverford, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #36 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | haverford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Haverford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $62,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $62,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $23,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $57,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 45% |
Admission |
Colby College | Haverford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 5,657 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 804 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 14.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 45% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 | Haverford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Haverford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $68,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $134 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Haverford College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Colby College | Haverford College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | Haverford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colby College is larger than than Haverford College based on total student enrollment (2,299 students vs. 1,421 students)
Colby College vs. Haverford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Haverford College?
- Haverford College is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Colby College for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Haverford College than Colby College ($62,850.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Haverford College ($16,951 vs. $23,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 10.1% lower than costs at Haverford College ($16,330 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Haverford College than Colby College (45% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 6.4% larger than aid received Haverford College ($61,714 vs. $57,999)
Colby College vs. Haverford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Haverford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Haverford College or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Haverford College (1433) is 70 points higher than at Colby College (1363)
- Incoming Haverford College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Colby College (31)
- Accepted freshman Haverford College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Colby College (3.86)
- Haverford College has a higher acceptance rate (14.2%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Haverford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or Haverford 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 Haverford College and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Haverford College is higher than Colby College (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Haverford College graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $68,800)
- Haverford College students graduate with a $6,345 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby College graduates. ($13,000 vs. $19,345)
- Haverford College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Colby College graduates. ($134 vs. $200)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Haverford College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/