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Overview |
Princeton | Colgate | ||
| Location | Princeton, NJ | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,842 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | princeton.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Princeton | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,410 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,410 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,630 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,792 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 41% |
Admission |
Princeton | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,019 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.2% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 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 | 1490/1580 | 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 |
Princeton | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Princeton | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $113,900 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $166 |
Diversity |
Princeton | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Princeton | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Princeton | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Princeton University is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 3,141 students)
Princeton vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Princeton or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Princeton for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Colgate than Princeton University ($63,904.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Colgate ($18,698 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 15.7% lower than costs at Princeton University ($16,106 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Princeton University than Colgate University (61% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Colgate University ($59,792 vs. $54,647)
Princeton vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Princeton or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Princeton .
- The average SAT score at Princeton University (1490) is 116 points higher than at Colgate (1374)
- Incoming Princeton students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Colgate (32)
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Colgate has a higher acceptance rate (12.4%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Princeton vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Princeton 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 Princeton.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Colgate University (96% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $38,600 more per year than Colgate graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $75,300)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $8,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Colgate graduates. ($7,500 vs. $16,125)
- Princeton graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Colgate graduates. ($77 vs. $166)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Princeton 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/