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Overview |
Colby College | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 82% |
Admission |
Colby College | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby College | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $288 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Colby College | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Northeastern?
- Colby College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Colby College than Northeastern University ($60,840.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Northeastern ($16,951 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 12.9% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,330 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Colby College (82% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 45.8% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($61,714 vs. $42,331)
Colby College vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 72 points higher than at Colby College (1363)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Colby College (31)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Colby College (3.86)
- Colby College has a higher acceptance rate (7.6%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Colby College vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or Northeastern? 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 Northeastern and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Northeastern University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $69,500)
- Colby College students graduate with a $8,530 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($19,345 vs. $27,875)
- Colby College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($200 vs. $288)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/