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Overview |
Colby College | St John's | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $14,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $27,643 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $23,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 87% |
Admission |
Colby College | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 982 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Colby College | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colby College | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Colby College | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | St John's | ||
| 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 St John's based on total student enrollment (2,299 students vs. 541 students)
Colby College vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or St John's?
- Colby College is 68.8% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at Colby College than St John's College ($60,840.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than St John's ($16,951 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 14.4% lower than costs at Colby College ($14,270 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Colby College (87% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 159.6% larger than aid received St John's College ($61,714 vs. $23,775)
Colby College vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Colby College .
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at St John's (3.81)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or St John's? 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 St John's and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than St John's College (91% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $32,200 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $41,200)
- Colby College students graduate with a $7,655 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($19,345 vs. $27,000)
- Colby College graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/