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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | Touro College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Touro College | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,146 | 11,953 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #144 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | touro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Touro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,622 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,622 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,790 | $15,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,954 | $25,934 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,696 | $11,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 87% |
Admission |
Colgate | Touro College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,130 | 1,657 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 1,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 51% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1530 | 1275/1440 | ||
| 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 | Touro College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Touro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $129 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Touro College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Colgate | Touro College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Touro College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Touro College is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (11,953 students vs. 3,146 students)
Colgate vs. Touro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Touro College?
- Colgate University is 217.2% more expensive to attend than Touro College for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.2% higher at Colgate than Touro College ($66,622.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Touro College than Colgate ($25,934 vs. $26,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Touro College are 5.5% lower than costs at Colgate University ($15,920 vs. $16,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Touro College than Colgate University (87% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 406.7% larger than aid received Touro College ($56,696 vs. $11,190)
Colgate vs. Touro College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Touro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Touro College or Colgate .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Touro College (3.17)
- Touro College has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than Colgate (12%)
Colgate vs. Touro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Touro 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 Touro College and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Touro College (92% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $35,500 more per year than Touro College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $39,800)
- Touro College students graduate with a $3,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Colgate graduates. ($12,500 vs. $16,125)
- Touro College 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 Touro College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/