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Overview |
Colgate | U of R | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,146 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,622 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,622 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,790 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,954 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,696 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 74% |
Admission |
Colgate | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,130 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1530 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Colgate | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $253 |
Diversity |
Colgate | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Colgate | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 3,146 students)
Colgate vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or U of R?
- Colgate University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Colgate than University of Rochester ($66,622.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than U of R ($26,954 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 12.7% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($16,790 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Colgate University (74% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 36% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($56,696 vs. $41,700)
Colgate vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Colgate .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (35.9%) than Colgate (12%)
Colgate vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or U of R? 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 U of R and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than University of Rochester (92% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $4,300 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $71,000)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $8,375 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($16,125 vs. $24,500)
- Colgate graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($166 vs. $253)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/