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Overview |
Colby College | UVM | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 98% |
Admission |
Colby College | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $230 |
Diversity |
Colby College | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Colby College | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | UVM | ||
| 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
- University of Vermont is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or UVM?
- Colby College is 273.7% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at Colby College than University of Vermont ($60,840.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than UVM ($16,951 vs. $21,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 22.3% lower than costs at Colby College ($13,354 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Colby College (98% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 221.6% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($61,714 vs. $19,189)
Colby College vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 152 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming Colby College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or UVM? 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 UVM and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than University of Vermont (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $19,900 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $53,500)
- Colby College students graduate with a $2,955 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($19,345 vs. $22,300)
- Colby College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($200 vs. $230)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/