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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury JMU Bucknell University of Richmond VCU| Colgate University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 93% |
Admission |
Colgate | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $222 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Colgate | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Mary Washington College?
- Colgate University is 615% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.1% higher at Colgate than University of Mary Washington ($63,904.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Colgate ($21,863 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 33.2% lower than costs at Colgate University ($12,090 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Colgate University (93% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 504.1% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($54,647 vs. $9,046)
Colgate vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 264 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than University of Mary Washington (92% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $19,800 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $55,500)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $5,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $21,500)
- Colgate graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($166 vs. $222)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/