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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | Webb Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Webb Institute | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Glen Cove, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Webb Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $55,075 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $55,075 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $19,744 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $56,291 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 100% |
Admission |
Colgate | Webb Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 38 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 20.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 65.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1400/1510 | ||
| 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 | Webb Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Webb Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | N/A |
Diversity |
Colgate | Webb Institute | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 75% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Colgate | Webb Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Webb Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Webb Institute based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 102 students)
Colgate vs. Webb Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Webb Institute?
- Colgate University is 16% more expensive to attend than Webb Institute for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $55,075.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Colgate than Webb Institute ($63,904.00 vs. $55,075.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webb Institute than Colgate ($19,744 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webb Institute are 15.1% lower than costs at Colgate University ($13,990 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Webb Institute than Colgate University (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webb Institute students is 3% larger than aid received Colgate University ($56,291 vs. $54,647)
Colgate vs. Webb Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Webb Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webb Institute or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Webb Institute (1442) is 68 points higher than at Colgate (1374)
- Incoming Colgate students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at Webb Institute (32)
- Accepted freshman Webb Institute students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Webb Institute has a higher acceptance rate (20.8%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Webb Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Webb Institute? 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 Webb Institute and Colgate.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/