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Overview |
Colgate | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 95% |
Admission |
Colgate | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $217 |
Diversity |
Colgate | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Colgate | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Colgate University is 803.9% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.5% higher at Colgate than SUNY at Albany ($63,904.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Colgate ($17,714 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 3.3% lower than costs at Colgate University ($15,598 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Colgate University (95% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 375.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($54,647 vs. $11,485)
Colgate vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 283 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than SUNY at Albany (92% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $19,500 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $55,800)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($16,125 vs. $21,065)
- Colgate graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($166 vs. $217)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/