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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 95% |
Admission |
Colgate | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Colgate | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 1,607 students)
Colgate vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Colgate University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Colgate than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($63,904.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($27,074 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 5% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,106 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Colgate University (95% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 23.3% larger than aid received Hobart William Smith Colleges ($54,647 vs. $44,331)
Colgate vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Colgate .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (92% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $60,200)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($16,125 vs. $27,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($166 vs. $279)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/