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Overview |
Colby College | Yeshiva University | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 6,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | yu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Yeshiva University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $45,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $45,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $13,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $35,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $30,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 86% |
Admission |
Colby College | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 1,615 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 1,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 62.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby College | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Yeshiva University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $72,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $201 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Colby College | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | Yeshiva University | ||
| 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
- Yeshiva University is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (6,056 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. Yeshiva University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Yeshiva University?
- Colby College is 34.6% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Colby College than Yeshiva University ($60,840.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Yeshiva University ($16,951 vs. $35,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yeshiva University are 17.9% lower than costs at Colby College ($13,850 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yeshiva University than Colby College (86% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 99.4% larger than aid received Yeshiva University ($61,714 vs. $30,955)
Colby College vs. Yeshiva University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Yeshiva University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Yeshiva University or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 134 points higher than at Yeshiva University (1229)
- Incoming Colby College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Yeshiva University (27)
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
- Yeshiva University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Yeshiva University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or Yeshiva University? 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 Yeshiva University and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Yeshiva University (91% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Yeshiva University graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $72,200)
- Colby College students graduate with a $155 lower median federal student loan debt than Yeshiva University graduates. ($19,345 vs. $19,500)
- Colby College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Yeshiva University graduates. ($200 vs. $201)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yeshiva University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/