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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | Excelsior University | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 950 | 14,477 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | excelsior.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | Excelsior University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,500 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,500 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,858 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,483 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,328 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | Excelsior University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,557 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,401 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Colby-Sawyer | Excelsior University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | Excelsior University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,870 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $112 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | Excelsior University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | Excelsior University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | Excelsior University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Excelsior University is larger than than Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (14,477 students vs. 950 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Excelsior University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or Excelsior University?
- Colby Sawyer College is ?% more expensive to attend than Excelsior University for in-state tuition ($17,500.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Excelsior University ($17,500.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Excelsior University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is ?% larger than aid received Excelsior University ($39,328 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer or Excelsior University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Excelsior University or Colby-Sawyer .
Colby-Sawyer vs. Excelsior University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer or Excelsior 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 Excelsior University and Colby-Sawyer.
- Excelsior University students graduate with a $16,130 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($10,870 vs. $27,000)
- Excelsior University graduates are paying $167 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($112 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Excelsior University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/