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Overview |
Colgate | Yeshiva University | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 6,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | yu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Yeshiva University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $45,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $45,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $35,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $30,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 86% |
Admission |
Colgate | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 1,615 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 1,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 62.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Yeshiva University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $72,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $201 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Colgate | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Yeshiva University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Yeshiva University is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (6,056 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. Yeshiva University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Yeshiva University?
- Colgate University is 41.4% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Colgate than Yeshiva University ($63,904.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Yeshiva University ($27,074 vs. $35,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yeshiva University are 16.3% lower than costs at Colgate University ($13,850 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yeshiva University than Colgate University (86% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 76.5% larger than aid received Yeshiva University ($54,647 vs. $30,955)
Colgate vs. Yeshiva University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Yeshiva University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Yeshiva University or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 145 points higher than at Yeshiva University (1229)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Yeshiva University (27)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
- Yeshiva University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Yeshiva University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Yeshiva University? 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 Yeshiva University and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Yeshiva University (92% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Yeshiva University graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $72,200)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $3,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Yeshiva University graduates. ($16,125 vs. $19,500)
- Colgate graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Yeshiva University graduates. ($166 vs. $201)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yeshiva University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/