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Bates Southern New Hampshire University Bowdoin College KSC Endicott College Franklin Pierce University UNH Manchester F&M Plymouth Rivier College Pomona Merrimack| Colby Sawyer College | Granite State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | GSC | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 950 | 1,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,500 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,500 | $9,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,858 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,483 | $11,851 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,328 | $5,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | GSC | ||
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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 | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $148 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Granite State College is larger than than Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (1,326 students vs. 950 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or GSC?
- Colby Sawyer College is 132.2% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($17,500.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Granite State College ($17,500.00 vs. $9,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than Colby-Sawyer ($11,851 vs. $26,483)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 71.5% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($9,828 vs. $16,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Granite State College (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 586.6% larger than aid received Granite State College ($39,328 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or Colby-Sawyer .
Colby-Sawyer vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer or GSC? 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 GSC and Colby-Sawyer.
- The graduation rate at Colby-Sawyer is higher than Granite State College (54% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Colby Sawyer College earn on average $8,400 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $12,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($14,384 vs. $27,000)
- GSC graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($148 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/