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Hamilton College Colgate Middlebury Tufts Vassar BC Bowdoin College Bates Williams Northeastern Dartmouth Amherst| Colby College | Saint Anselm College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colby College | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 1,977 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #218 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | anselm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $43,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $43,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $35,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $27,936 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 100% |
Admission |
Colby College | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1120/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Colby College | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $60,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Colby College | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colby College is larger than than Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (2,299 students vs. 1,977 students)
Colby College vs. Saint Anselm College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Saint Anselm College?
- Colby College is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Saint Anselm College for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Colby College than Saint Anselm College ($60,840.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Saint Anselm College ($16,951 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Anselm College are 2.1% lower than costs at Colby College ($16,000 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Colby College (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 120.9% larger than aid received Saint Anselm College ($61,714 vs. $27,936)
Colby College vs. Saint Anselm College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Saint Anselm College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Anselm College or Colby College .
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Saint Anselm College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or Saint Anselm 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 Saint Anselm College and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Saint Anselm College (91% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $13,300 more per year than Saint Anselm College graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $60,100)
- Colby College students graduate with a $7,655 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($19,345 vs. $27,000)
- Colby College graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Anselm College 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/