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Overview |
Colgate | UVM | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 98% |
Admission |
Colgate | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 16.6% | ||
| 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 | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $230 |
Diversity |
Colgate | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Colgate | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or UVM?
- Colgate University is 292.5% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at Colgate than University of Vermont ($63,904.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Colgate ($21,849 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 20.6% lower than costs at Colgate University ($13,354 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Colgate University (98% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 184.8% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($54,647 vs. $19,189)
Colgate vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 163 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or UVM? 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 UVM and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than University of Vermont (92% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $21,800 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $53,500)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $6,175 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($16,125 vs. $22,300)
- Colgate graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($166 vs. $230)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/