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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | JCU | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 100% |
Admission |
Colgate | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $278 |
Diversity |
Colgate | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Colgate | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | JCU | ||
| 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
- Colgate University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 2,922 students)
Colgate vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or JCU?
- Colgate University is 40.5% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at Colgate than John Carroll University ($63,904.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than JCU ($27,074 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 22% lower than costs at Colgate University ($13,200 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Colgate University (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 79.7% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($54,647 vs. $30,415)
Colgate vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 247 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or JCU? 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 JCU and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than John Carroll University (92% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $17,700 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $57,600)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,814 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($16,125 vs. $26,939)
- Colgate graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($166 vs. $278)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/