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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | Allegheny College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 100% |
Admission |
Colgate | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $299 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Colgate | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 1,353 students)
Colgate vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Allegheny College?
- Colgate University is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Colgate than Allegheny College ($63,904.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Colgate ($26,719 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 16.7% lower than costs at Colgate University ($13,796 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Colgate University (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 28.3% larger than aid received Allegheny College ($54,647 vs. $42,599)
Colgate vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Colgate .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Allegheny College (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $20,100 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $55,200)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $12,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $29,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($166 vs. $299)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/