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Overview |
Colgate | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #308 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 100% |
Admission |
Colgate | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1163/1348 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $275 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
Colgate | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Champlain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Champlain College is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (3,543 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Champlain College?
- Colgate University is 45.9% more expensive to attend than Champlain College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Colgate than Champlain College ($63,904.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Champlain College ($27,074 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 1.4% lower than costs at Champlain College ($16,106 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than Colgate University (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 106.2% larger than aid received Champlain College ($54,647 vs. $26,498)
Colgate vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 218 points higher than at Champlain College (1156)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Champlain College (26)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- Champlain College has a higher acceptance rate (55.7%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Champlain 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 Champlain College and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Champlain College (92% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $28,100 more per year than Champlain College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $47,200)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,518 lower median federal student loan debt than Champlain College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $26,643)
- Colgate graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Champlain College graduates. ($166 vs. $275)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Champlain College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/