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Overview |
Colgate | UB | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,146 | 31,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,622 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,622 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,790 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,954 | $20,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,696 | $9,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 74% |
Admission |
Colgate | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,130 | 38,210 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 26,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1530 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Colgate | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $201 |
Diversity |
Colgate | UB | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Colgate | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (31,889 students vs. 3,146 students)
Colgate vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or UB?
- Colgate University is 842.3% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148% higher at Colgate than University at Buffalo ($66,622.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Colgate ($20,511 vs. $26,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University at Buffalo are 0.2% lower than costs at Colgate University ($16,754 vs. $16,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University at Buffalo than Colgate University (74% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 467.2% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($56,696 vs. $9,996)
Colgate vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 201 points higher than at UB (1173)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UB (27)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UB (3.75)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Colgate (12%)
Colgate vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or UB? 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 UB and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than University at Buffalo (92% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $16,900 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $58,400)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $3,375 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($16,125 vs. $19,500)
- Colgate graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($166 vs. $201)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/