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Hamilton College UVA University of Richmond Lehigh Vassar Villanova Washington and Lee Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury JMU| Colgate University | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 66% |
Admission |
Colgate | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1375/1520 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 | Jan 2, 2024 |
Academics |
Colgate | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $201 |
Diversity |
Colgate | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Colgate | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (9,654 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or William & Mary?
- Colgate University is 266.5% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $17,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at Colgate than College of William and Mary ($63,904.00 vs. $40,089.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than Colgate ($25,688 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 16.5% lower than costs at Colgate University ($13,828 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary than Colgate University (66% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 261.1% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($54,647 vs. $15,134)
Colgate vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 21 points higher than at William & Mary (1353)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at William & Mary (30)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (33.5%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than College of William and Mary (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $6,600 more per year than William & Mary graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $68,700)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $3,375 lower median federal student loan debt than William & Mary graduates. ($16,125 vs. $19,500)
- Colgate graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than William & Mary graduates. ($166 vs. $201)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William & Mary students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/