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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 Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 73% |
Admission |
Colgate | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $232 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Colgate | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (3,182 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Purchase College?
- Colgate University is 803.9% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 276.3% higher at Colgate than SUNY at Purchase College ($63,904.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Colgate ($19,434 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 7.7% lower than costs at Colgate University ($14,948 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Purchase College than Colgate University (73% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 429.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($54,647 vs. $10,312)
Colgate vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 292 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Purchase College (25)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Purchase 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 Purchase College and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (92% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $35,100 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $40,200)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Purchase College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $22,500)
- Colgate graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Purchase College graduates. ($166 vs. $232)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/