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Hamilton College Colgate Middlebury Tufts Vassar Annapolis BC Harvard Bowdoin College Bates Williams Northeastern| Colby College | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colby College | West Point | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 0% |
Admission |
Colby College | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby College | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | N/A |
Diversity |
Colby College | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Colby College | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (4,393 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or West Point?
- Colby College is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Colby College than United States Military Academy ($60,840.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby College than United States Military Academy (41% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($61,714 vs. $0)
Colby College vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Colby College .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Colby College (3.86)
- West Point has a higher acceptance rate (12%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or West Point? 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 West Point and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than United States Military Academy (91% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/