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Overview |
Colgate | Penn State | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 44% |
Admission |
Colgate | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $277 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Colgate | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Penn State?
- Colgate University is 247.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.8% higher at Colgate than Penn State Main Campus ($63,904.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Colgate ($26,747 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 26.4% lower than costs at Colgate University ($12,744 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Main Campus than Colgate University (44% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 442.9% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($54,647 vs. $10,066)
Colgate vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 172 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Penn State (27)
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Penn State Main Campus (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $20,000 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $55,300)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($16,125 vs. $26,818)
- Colgate graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($166 vs. $277)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/