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Overview |
Colgate | RISD | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 34% |
Admission |
Colgate | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colgate | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Colgate | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | RISD | ||
| 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 RISD based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 2,620 students)
Colgate vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or RISD?
- Colgate University is 13.2% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Colgate than Rhode Island School of Design ($63,904.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than RISD ($27,074 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 5.7% lower than costs at Colgate University ($15,234 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colgate University than Rhode Island School of Design (41% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 45.8% larger than aid received Rhode Island School of Design ($54,647 vs. $37,480)
Colgate vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 101 points higher than at RISD (1273)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at RISD (29)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at RISD (3.71)
- RISD has a higher acceptance rate (17.4%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or RISD? 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 RISD and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Rhode Island School of Design (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $24,200 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $51,100)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,875 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($16,125 vs. $27,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($166 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colgate students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/