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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,146 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,622 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,622 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,790 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,954 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,696 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 100% |
Admission |
Colgate | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,130 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1530 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Colgate | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $129 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Colgate | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,146 students)
Colgate vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Jefferson?
- Colgate University is 50% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Colgate than Thomas Jefferson University ($66,622.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Jefferson ($26,954 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 2.7% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($16,790 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Colgate University (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 71.5% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($56,696 vs. $33,063)
Colgate vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Colgate .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Colgate (12%)
Colgate vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Colgate.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $47,600 more per year than Colgate graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $75,300)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $3,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Colgate graduates. ($12,500 vs. $16,125)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Colgate graduates. ($129 vs. $166)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/