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Hamilton College Cal Poly Stanford Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond| California Institute of Technology | Colgate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Caltech | Colgate | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,401 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #5 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caltech.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caltech | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,479 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,479 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,606 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,755 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,192 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 41% |
Admission |
Caltech | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,626 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 448 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 2.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 35/36 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1410/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Caltech | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caltech | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,350 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $166 |
Diversity |
Caltech | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Caltech | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Caltech | 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
- Colgate University is larger than than Caltech based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 2,401 students)
Caltech vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caltech or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Caltech for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $58,479.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Colgate than California Institute of Technology ($63,904.00 vs. $58,479.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Institute of Technology than Colgate ($20,755 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 15.5% lower than costs at California Institute of Technology ($16,106 vs. $18,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of Technology than Colgate University (57% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of Technology students is 8.3% larger than aid received Colgate University ($59,192 vs. $54,647)
Caltech vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caltech or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Caltech .
- The average SAT score at California Institute of Technology (1544) is 170 points higher than at Colgate (1374)
- Incoming Caltech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (35) than students at Colgate (32)
- Accepted freshman Caltech students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Colgate has a higher acceptance rate (12.4%) than Caltech (2.7%)
Caltech vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caltech 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 Caltech.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than California Institute of Technology (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from California Institute of Technology earn on average $10,500 more per year than Colgate graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $75,300)
- California Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Colgate graduates. ($14,350 vs. $16,125)
- Caltech graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Colgate graduates. ($148 vs. $166)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/