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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | EMU | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 96% |
Admission |
Colgate | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $242 |
Diversity |
Colgate | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Colgate | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | EMU | ||
| 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
- Colgate University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 1,334 students)
Colgate vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or EMU?
- Colgate University is 57.4% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at Colgate than Eastern Mennonite University ($63,904.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Colgate ($23,783 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 31.6% lower than costs at Colgate University ($12,240 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Colgate University (96% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 79.4% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($54,647 vs. $30,460)
Colgate vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 365 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or EMU? 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 EMU and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (92% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $31,400 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $43,900)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $7,325 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($16,125 vs. $23,450)
- Colgate graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($166 vs. $242)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU 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/