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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | Roberts Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 97% |
Admission |
Colgate | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $229 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Colgate | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 1,573 students)
Colgate vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Colgate University is 83.7% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.7% higher at Colgate than Roberts Wesleyan College ($63,904.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Colgate ($23,341 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 36.6% lower than costs at Colgate University ($11,792 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Colgate University (97% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 123.1% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($54,647 vs. $24,493)
Colgate vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 307 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Roberts Wesleyan 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (92% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $31,100 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $44,200)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $6,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $22,225)
- Colgate graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates. ($166 vs. $229)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/