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Overview |
Colgate | Columbia | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,146 | 35,279 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #22 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | columbia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,622 | $65,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,622 | $65,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,790 | $16,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,954 | $20,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,696 | $65,173 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 52% |
Admission |
Colgate | Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,130 | 57,613 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 2,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 4.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 63.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1530 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Colgate | Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $107,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $222 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Colgate | Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (35,279 students vs. 3,146 students)
Colgate vs. Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Columbia?
- Colgate University is 2% more expensive to attend than Columbia for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $65,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Colgate than Columbia University in the City of New York ($66,622.00 vs. $65,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Colgate ($20,869 vs. $26,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 0.1% lower than costs at Columbia University in the City of New York ($16,790 vs. $16,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia University in the City of New York than Colgate University (52% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 15% larger than aid received Colgate University ($65,173 vs. $56,696)
Colgate vs. Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Columbia University in the City of New York (1473) is 99 points higher than at Colgate (1374)
- Incoming Columbia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Colgate (32)
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Colgate has a higher acceptance rate (12%) than Columbia (4.2%)
Colgate vs. Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Columbia? 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 Columbia and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Colgate University (93% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $32,300 more per year than Colgate graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $75,300)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $5,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia graduates. ($16,125 vs. $21,500)
- Colgate graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia graduates. ($166 vs. $222)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/