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Overview |
Colby College | UMass | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 32,229 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $16,186 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $37,405 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $14,123 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $22,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $12,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 85% |
Admission |
Colby College | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 45,451 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 28,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1260/1480 | ||
| 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 | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $248 |
Diversity |
Colby College | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Colby College | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | UMass | ||
| 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
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or UMass?
- Colby College is 275.9% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.7% higher at Colby College than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($60,840.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than UMass ($16,951 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 15.6% lower than costs at Colby College ($14,123 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Colby College (85% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 399.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($61,714 vs. $12,350)
Colby College vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 137 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming Colby College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UMass (28)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Colby College (3.86)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or UMass? 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 UMass and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $18,200 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $55,200)
- Colby College students graduate with a $4,655 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($19,345 vs. $24,000)
- Colby College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($200 vs. $248)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/