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Hamilton College Colgate Middlebury Tufts Vassar BC Bowdoin College Bates Williams Northeastern Dartmouth Amherst| Colby College | University of Maine at Farmington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colby College | UMF | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Farmington, ME | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 1,837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #649 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | UMF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $8,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $20,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $10,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $14,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $10,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 99% |
Admission |
Colby College | UMF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 1,407 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 990/1245 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Colby College | UMF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | UMF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colby College | UMF | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Colby College | UMF | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | UMF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colby College is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (2,299 students vs. 1,837 students)
Colby College vs. UMF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or UMF?
- Colby College is 604.2% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.2% higher at Colby College than University of Maine at Farmington ($60,840.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Farmington than Colby College ($14,486 vs. $16,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 51.7% lower than costs at Colby College ($10,764 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Colby College (99% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 480.9% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($61,714 vs. $10,623)
Colby College vs. UMF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or UMF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMF or Colby College .
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. UMF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or UMF? 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 UMF and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than University of Maine at Farmington (91% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $38,200 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $35,200)
- Colby College students graduate with a $7,655 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($19,345 vs. $27,000)
- Colby College graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMF students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/