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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 950 | 752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | mariacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,500 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,500 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,858 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,483 | $17,290 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,328 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,557 | 256 | ||
| Admitted | 1,401 | 156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 965/1095 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Colby-Sawyer | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 21% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | Maria College of Albany | ||
| 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
- Colby Sawyer College is larger than than Maria College of Albany based on total student enrollment (950 students vs. 752 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Maria College of Albany Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or Maria College of Albany?
- Colby Sawyer College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Maria College of Albany for in-state tuition ($17,500.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Maria College of Albany ($17,500.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maria College of Albany than Colby-Sawyer ($17,290 vs. $26,483)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maria College of Albany are 77.5% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($9,500 vs. $16,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Maria College of Albany (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 361.5% larger than aid received Maria College of Albany ($39,328 vs. $8,521)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Maria College of Albany Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer or Maria College of Albany? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maria College of Albany or Colby-Sawyer .
- Colby-Sawyer has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Maria College of Albany (60.9%)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Maria College of Albany Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer or Maria College of Albany? 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 Maria College of Albany and Colby-Sawyer.
- Graduates from Colby Sawyer College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Maria College of Albany graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $43,400)
- Maria College of Albany students graduate with a $6,882 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($20,118 vs. $27,000)
- Maria College of Albany graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maria College of Albany students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/