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Overview |
Colgate | NYU | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 45% |
Admission |
Colgate | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $240 |
Diversity |
Colgate | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Colgate | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or NYU?
- Colgate University is 15.4% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Colgate than New York University ($63,904.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than NYU ($27,074 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 25.9% lower than costs at New York University ($16,106 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New York University than Colgate University (45% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 16% larger than aid received New York University ($54,647 vs. $47,096)
Colgate vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 14 points higher than at NYU (1360)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at NYU (31)
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- NYU has a higher acceptance rate (12.5%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or NYU? 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 NYU and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than New York University (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $700 more per year than Colgate graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $75,300)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $7,125 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($16,125 vs. $23,250)
- Colgate graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($166 vs. $240)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/