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Overview |
Yale | Colby College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,776 | 2,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #6 | #44 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | colby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | Colby College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,250 | $60,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,250 | $60,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,647 | $16,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,523 | $61,714 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 41% |
Admission |
Yale | Colby College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,060 | 16,890 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 1,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.6% | 7.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Yale | Colby College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | Colby College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $73,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $19,345 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $200 |
Diversity |
Yale | Colby College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Yale | Colby College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Yale | Colby College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yale University is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (14,776 students vs. 2,299 students)
Yale vs. Colby College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or Colby College?
- Yale University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Colby College for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Yale than Colby College ($62,250.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Yale ($16,951 vs. $18,647)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 13% lower than costs at Yale University ($16,330 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yale University than Colby College (52% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 2.9% larger than aid received Colby College ($63,523 vs. $61,714)
Yale vs. Colby College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or Colby College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby College or Yale .
- The average SAT score at Yale University (1498) is 135 points higher than at Colby College (1363)
- Incoming Yale students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Colby College (31)
- Accepted freshman Yale students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Colby College (3.86)
- Colby College has a higher acceptance rate (7.6%) than Yale (4.6%)
Yale vs. Colby College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale 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 Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than Colby College (97% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $45,000 more per year than Colby College graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $73,400)
- Yale University students graduate with a $5,845 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $19,345)
- Yale graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Colby College graduates. ($139 vs. $200)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yale students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/