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Overview |
Colby College | Tufts | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Medford, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 13,431 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #32 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | tufts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Tufts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $63,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $63,804 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $16,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $30,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $51,613 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 39% |
Admission |
Colby College | Tufts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 34,882 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 3,381 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 9.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 50.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.91 | ||
| 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 | 1450/1550 | ||
| 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 | Tufts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Tufts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $186 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Tufts | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Colby College | Tufts | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | Tufts | ||
| 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
- Tufts University is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (13,431 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. Tufts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Tufts?
- Tufts University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Colby College for in-state tuition ($63,804.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Tufts than Colby College ($63,804.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Tufts ($16,951 vs. $30,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 2.7% lower than costs at Tufts University ($16,330 vs. $16,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby College than Tufts University (41% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 19.6% larger than aid received Tufts University ($61,714 vs. $51,613)
Colby College vs. Tufts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Tufts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tufts or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Tufts University (1424) is 61 points higher than at Colby College (1363)
- Incoming Tufts students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Colby College (31)
- Accepted freshman Tufts students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Colby College (3.86)
- Tufts has a higher acceptance rate (9.7%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Tufts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or Tufts? 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 Tufts and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Tufts University (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Colby College graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $73,400)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $1,345 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby College graduates. ($18,000 vs. $19,345)
- Tufts graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Colby College graduates. ($186 vs. $200)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colby College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/