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Overview |
Colby College | Princeton | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Princeton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 8,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #1 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | princeton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Princeton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $57,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $57,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $18,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $59,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 61% |
Admission |
Colby College | Princeton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 38,019 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 2,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 5.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Colby College | Princeton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Princeton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $113,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $77 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Princeton | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Colby College | Princeton | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | Princeton | ||
| 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
- Princeton University is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. Princeton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Princeton?
- Colby College is 6% more expensive to attend than Princeton for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Colby College than Princeton University ($60,840.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Princeton ($16,951 vs. $18,698)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 14.1% lower than costs at Princeton University ($16,330 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Princeton University than Colby College (61% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 3.2% larger than aid received Princeton University ($61,714 vs. $59,792)
Colby College vs. Princeton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Princeton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Princeton or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Princeton University (1490) is 127 points higher than at Colby College (1363)
- Incoming Princeton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Colby College (31)
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Colby College (3.86)
- Colby College has a higher acceptance rate (7.6%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Colby College vs. Princeton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or Princeton? 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 Princeton and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Colby College (96% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $40,500 more per year than Colby College graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $73,400)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $11,845 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby College graduates. ($7,500 vs. $19,345)
- Princeton graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Colby College graduates. ($77 vs. $200)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Princeton students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/