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Overview |
Woodbury University | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | New London, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 898 | 950 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | colby-sawyer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Woodbury University | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $17,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $17,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $16,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,257 | $26,483 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,165 | $39,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,312 | 1,557 | ||
| Admitted | 956 | 1,401 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Woodbury University | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Woodbury University | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 24% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Woodbury University | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Woodbury University | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colby Sawyer College is larger than than Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (950 students vs. 898 students)
Woodbury University vs. Colby-Sawyer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or Colby-Sawyer?
- Woodbury University is 148% more expensive to attend than Colby-Sawyer for in-state tuition ($43,392.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148% higher at Woodbury University than Colby Sawyer College ($43,392.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby Sawyer College than Woodbury University ($26,483 vs. $31,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Woodbury University are 19.2% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($14,138 vs. $16,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Woodbury University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 44.8% larger than aid received Woodbury University ($39,328 vs. $27,165)
Woodbury University vs. Colby-Sawyer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or Colby-Sawyer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby-Sawyer or Woodbury University .
- Colby-Sawyer has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Woodbury University (72.9%)
Woodbury University vs. Colby-Sawyer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury University or Colby-Sawyer? 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-Sawyer and Woodbury University.
- The graduation rate at Colby-Sawyer is higher than Woodbury University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Woodbury University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Colby-Sawyer graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $44,900)
- Colby Sawyer College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Colby-Sawyer graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/