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Overview |
Colby College | NYU | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 45% |
Admission |
Colby College | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.79 | ||
| 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 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Colby College | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $240 |
Diversity |
Colby College | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Colby College | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or NYU?
- Colby College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Colby College than New York University ($60,840.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than NYU ($16,951 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 24.1% lower than costs at New York University ($16,330 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New York University than Colby College (45% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 31% larger than aid received New York University ($61,714 vs. $47,096)
Colby College vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 3 points higher than at NYU (1360)
- Incoming Colby College students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at NYU (31)
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at NYU (3.79)
- NYU has a higher acceptance rate (12.5%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or NYU? 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 NYU and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than New York University (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Colby College graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $73,400)
- Colby College students graduate with a $3,905 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($19,345 vs. $23,250)
- Colby College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($200 vs. $240)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/