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Overview |
Colgate | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 57% |
Admission |
Colgate | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $218 |
Diversity |
Colgate | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Colgate | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or University of Richmond?
- Colgate University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than University of Richmond for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Colgate than University of Richmond ($63,904.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than University of Richmond ($27,074 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 8.3% lower than costs at Colgate University ($14,870 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than Colgate University (57% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 17.8% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($54,647 vs. $46,385)
Colgate vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 37 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than University of Richmond (92% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $1,400 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $73,900)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $5,023 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($16,125 vs. $21,148)
- Colgate graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($166 vs. $218)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/