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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Washington College | Colgate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Colgate | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 41% |
Admission |
Washington College | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $166 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Washington College | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Colgate than Washington College ($63,904.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Washington College ($27,074 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 16.4% lower than costs at Colgate University ($13,834 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Colgate University (98% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 53.1% larger than aid received Washington College ($54,647 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Washington College vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Washington College (92% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $24,500 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $50,800)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $8,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $24,250)
- Colgate graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($166 vs. $250)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/