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Overview |
Colby College | Rice | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 8,672 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #9 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | rice.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Rice | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $54,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $54,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $19,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $51,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 56% |
Admission |
Colby College | Rice | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 31,443 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 2,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 8.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 44.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Rice | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Rice | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $86,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $10,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $105 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Rice | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Colby College | Rice | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | Rice | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rice University is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (8,672 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. Rice Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Rice?
- Colby College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Rice for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $54,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Colby College than Rice University ($60,840.00 vs. $54,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Rice ($16,951 vs. $19,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rice University are 8.9% lower than costs at Colby College ($15,000 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rice University than Colby College (56% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 18.8% larger than aid received Rice University ($61,714 vs. $51,955)
Colby College vs. Rice Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Rice? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rice or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Rice University (1482) is 119 points higher than at Colby College (1363)
- Incoming Rice students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Colby College (31)
- Accepted freshman Rice students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Colby College (3.86)
- Rice has a higher acceptance rate (8.7%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Rice Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or Rice? 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 Rice and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Rice is higher than Colby College (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Rice University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Colby College graduates after ten years. ($86,400 vs. $73,400)
- Rice University students graduate with a $9,118 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby College graduates. ($10,227 vs. $19,345)
- Rice graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Colby College graduates. ($105 vs. $200)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rice students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/