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Overview |
Tulane | Colgate | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 41% |
Admission |
Tulane | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tulane | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $166 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Tulane | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 3,141 students)
Tulane vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Colgate than Tulane University ($63,904.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Tulane ($27,074 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 7.7% lower than costs at Tulane University ($16,106 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tulane University than Colgate University (66% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 77.7% larger than aid received Tulane University ($54,647 vs. $30,747)
Tulane vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 28 points higher than at Tulane (1346)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Tulane (31)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Colgate has a higher acceptance rate (12.4%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Tulane vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane 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 Tulane.
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $74,200)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $11,404 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($16,125 vs. $27,529)
- Colgate graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($166 vs. $284)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/