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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | SUNY at Fredonia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 95% |
Admission |
Colgate | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $258 |
Diversity |
Colgate | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Colgate | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| 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 Fredonia is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (3,491 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Colgate University is 803.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 276.3% higher at Colgate than SUNY at Fredonia ($63,904.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Colgate ($15,795 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Fredonia are 13.6% lower than costs at Colgate University ($14,180 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Fredonia than Colgate University (95% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 406.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($54,647 vs. $10,794)
Colgate vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 324 points higher than at SUNY at Fredonia (1050)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (24)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (92% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $33,000 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $42,300)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $8,875 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($16,125 vs. $25,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($166 vs. $258)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Fredonia students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/