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Overview |
Colby College | Union College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 93% |
Admission |
Colby College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Colby College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | Union 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (2,299 students vs. 2,107 students)
Colby College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Union College?
- Union College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Colby College for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Union College than Colby College ($63,603.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Union College ($16,951 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 3.6% lower than costs at Colby College ($15,768 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Colby College (93% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 64.4% larger than aid received Union College ($61,714 vs. $37,530)
Colby College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Colby College .
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or Union 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 Union College and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Union College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $800 more per year than Colby College graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $73,400)
- Colby College students graduate with a $7,655 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($19,345 vs. $27,000)
- Colby College graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/