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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | Cairn | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,364 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,364 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,202 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,913 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,751 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 1,366 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Colby-Sawyer | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | Cairn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cairn University is larger than than Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (1,031 students vs. 943 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or Cairn?
- Colby Sawyer College is 48.3% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Cairn University ($46,364.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cairn University than Colby-Sawyer ($25,923 vs. $28,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 39.1% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($11,764 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Cairn University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 106.3% larger than aid received Cairn University ($37,913 vs. $18,376)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or Colby-Sawyer .
- Cairn has a higher acceptance rate (81%) than Colby-Sawyer (78%)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer or Cairn? 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 Cairn and Colby-Sawyer.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than Colby Sawyer College (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Colby Sawyer College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $37,000)
- Cairn University and Colby-Sawyer graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cairn University and Colby-Sawyer graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cairn students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/