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Overview |
Scripps College | Colby College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 2,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | colby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Colby College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,216 | $63,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,216 | $63,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,998 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,505 | $15,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,825 | $66,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 42% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Colby College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,082 | 17,786 | ||
| Admitted | 1,046 | 1,215 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.9% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 49.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1530 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Scripps College | Colby College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Colby College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $73,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $19,345 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $200 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Colby College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Scripps College | Colby College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | Colby College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colby College is larger than than Scripps College based on total student enrollment (2,284 students vs. 1,103 students)
Scripps College vs. Colby College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Colby College?
- Colby College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Scripps College for in-state tuition ($63,790.00 vs. $63,216.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Colby College than Scripps College ($63,790.00 vs. $63,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Scripps College ($15,163 vs. $45,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 22.7% lower than costs at Scripps College ($17,120 vs. $20,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Colby College (55% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 75.5% larger than aid received Scripps College ($66,387 vs. $37,825)
Scripps College vs. Colby College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Colby College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby College or Scripps College .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 1 points higher than at Scripps College (1362)
- Incoming Scripps College students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Colby College (31)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Colby College (3.86)
- Scripps College has a higher acceptance rate (33.9%) than Colby College (6.8%)
Scripps College vs. Colby College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College or Colby College? 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 Colby College and Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Scripps College (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $5,345 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $19,345)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Colby College graduates. ($144 vs. $200)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colby College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/