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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | Elmira College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | EC | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 100% |
Admission |
Colgate | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Colgate | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colgate | EC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Colgate | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 657 students)
Colgate vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or EC?
- Colgate University is 81.2% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.2% higher at Colgate than Elmira College ($63,904.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Colgate ($24,040 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 20.3% lower than costs at Colgate University ($13,388 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Colgate University (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 101.7% larger than aid received Elmira College ($54,647 vs. $27,091)
Colgate vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Colgate .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or EC? 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 EC and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Elmira College (92% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $29,300 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $46,000)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,875 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($16,125 vs. $27,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($166 vs. $279)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/