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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | Olin College of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Olin College | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 100% |
Admission |
Colgate | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1490/1560 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $152 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Colgate | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Olin College | ||
| 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
- Colgate University is larger than than Olin College based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 386 students)
Colgate vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Olin College?
- Colgate University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Olin College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Colgate than Olin College of Engineering ($63,904.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Olin College ($27,074 vs. $38,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 15% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($16,106 vs. $18,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than Colgate University (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 34.9% larger than aid received Olin College of Engineering ($54,647 vs. $40,522)
Colgate vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Olin College of Engineering (1506) is 132 points higher than at Colgate (1374)
- Incoming Olin College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Colgate (32)
- Accepted freshman Olin College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Olin College has a higher acceptance rate (19.1%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Olin 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 Olin College and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than Colgate University (96% vs. 92%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $1,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Colgate graduates. ($14,710 vs. $16,125)
- Olin College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Colgate graduates. ($152 vs. $166)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/