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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 9,407 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | esc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,364 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,364 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,202 | $9,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,913 | $9,343 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,751 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,366 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | |||
| 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 | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY Empire State College is larger than than Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (9,407 students vs. 943 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. SUNY Empire State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or SUNY Empire State College?
- Colby Sawyer College is 555.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY Empire State College for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.1% higher at Colby-Sawyer than SUNY Empire State College ($46,364.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Empire State College than Colby-Sawyer ($9,704 vs. $28,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Empire State College are 41.1% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($11,600 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than SUNY Empire State College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 305.8% larger than aid received SUNY Empire State College ($37,913 vs. $9,343)
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer or SUNY Empire State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Empire State College or Colby-Sawyer .
Colby-Sawyer vs. SUNY Empire State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer or SUNY Empire State College? 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 SUNY Empire State College and Colby-Sawyer.
- The graduation rate at Colby-Sawyer is higher than SUNY Empire State College (54% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from SUNY Empire State College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Colby-Sawyer graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,900)
- SUNY Empire State College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Empire State College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Empire State College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/