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Hamilton College Colgate Middlebury Penn State Binghamton University UB Fordham UVM Tufts Vassar Drexel BC| Colby College | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colby College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,284 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,790 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,790 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,120 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,163 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $66,387 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 82% |
Admission |
Colby College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,786 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 1,215 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.8% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Colby College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Colby College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 2,284 students)
Colby College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Syracuse?
- Colby College is 4% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($63,790.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Colby College than Syracuse University ($63,790.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Syracuse ($15,163 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 7.7% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($17,120 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Colby College (82% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 128.1% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($66,387 vs. $29,110)
Colby College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 168 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Colby College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Colby College (6.8%)
Colby College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Syracuse University (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $65,900)
- Colby College students graduate with a $7,655 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($19,345 vs. $27,000)
- Colby College graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse 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/