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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | SUNYIT | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | SUNYIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 89% |
Admission |
Colgate | SUNYIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | SUNYIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | SUNYIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $171 |
Diversity |
Colgate | SUNYIT | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Colgate | SUNYIT | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | SUNYIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 2,842 students)
Colgate vs. SUNYIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or SUNYIT?
- Colgate University is 803.9% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258.4% higher at Colgate than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($63,904.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Colgate ($13,799 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome are 15% lower than costs at Colgate University ($14,008 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Colgate University (89% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 475.4% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($54,647 vs. $9,497)
Colgate vs. SUNYIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or SUNYIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNYIT or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 233 points higher than at SUNYIT (1141)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at SUNYIT (26)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at SUNYIT (3.7)
- SUNYIT has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. SUNYIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or SUNYIT? 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 SUNYIT and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (92% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $22,100 more per year than SUNYIT graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $53,200)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $460 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNYIT graduates. ($16,125 vs. $16,585)
- Colgate graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than SUNYIT graduates. ($166 vs. $171)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNYIT students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/