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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 100% |
Admission |
Colgate | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Colgate | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $282 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Colgate | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 1,426 students)
Colgate vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Lawrence?
- Colgate University is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Colgate than Lawrence University ($63,904.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Colgate ($26,368 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 39.8% lower than costs at Colgate University ($11,520 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Colgate University (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 36.3% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($54,647 vs. $40,089)
Colgate vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Colgate .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Lawrence University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $29,700 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $45,600)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $11,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($16,125 vs. $27,350)
- Colgate graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($166 vs. $282)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/