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BU Hamilton College BC Tufts Lehigh Babson Vassar Villanova Cornell Colby College Middlebury NYU| Northeastern University | Colgate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | Colgate | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 41% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $166 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Northeastern | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 3,141 students)
Northeastern vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Colgate than Northeastern University ($63,904.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Northeastern ($27,074 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 14.4% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,106 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Colgate University (82% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 29.1% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($54,647 vs. $42,331)
Northeastern vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 61 points higher than at Colgate (1374)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Colgate (32)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Colgate has a higher acceptance rate (12.4%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or Colgate? 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 Colgate and Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Northeastern University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $69,500)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $11,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($16,125 vs. $27,875)
- Colgate graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($166 vs. $288)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/