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Overview |
Colgate | Vassar | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 57% |
Admission |
Colgate | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1430/1535 | ||
| 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 | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $163 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Colgate | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Vassar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 2,459 students)
Colgate vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Vassar?
- Colgate University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Vassar for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $63,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Colgate than Vassar College ($63,904.00 vs. $63,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Vassar ($27,074 vs. $30,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 2.8% lower than costs at Vassar College ($16,106 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vassar College than Colgate University (57% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 8.9% larger than aid received Vassar College ($54,647 vs. $50,193)
Colgate vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 31 points higher than at Colgate (1374)
- Incoming Colgate students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at Vassar (32)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Vassar has a higher acceptance rate (18.7%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Vassar? 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 Vassar and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Vassar College (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $345 lower median federal student loan debt than Colgate graduates. ($15,780 vs. $16,125)
- Vassar graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Colgate graduates. ($163 vs. $166)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colgate students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/