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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | Ursinus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,146 | 1,492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #203 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,622 | $59,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,622 | $59,196 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,790 | $15,064 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,954 | $31,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,696 | $43,758 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 100% |
Admission |
Colgate | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,130 | 3,443 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 3,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1530 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Colgate | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Ursinus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (3,146 students vs. 1,492 students)
Colgate vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Ursinus College?
- Colgate University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Ursinus College for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $59,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Colgate than Ursinus College ($66,622.00 vs. $59,196.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Ursinus College ($26,954 vs. $31,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 11.5% lower than costs at Colgate University ($15,064 vs. $16,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than Colgate University (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 29.6% larger than aid received Ursinus College ($56,696 vs. $43,758)
Colgate vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Colgate .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Colgate (12%)
Colgate vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Ursinus 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 Ursinus College and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Ursinus College (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $58,000)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $27,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($166 vs. $279)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursinus College 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/