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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 84% |
Admission |
Colgate | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Colgate | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 718 students)
Colgate vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Penn State York?
- Colgate University is 337% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.8% higher at Colgate than Penn State York ($63,904.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Colgate ($18,910 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 24% lower than costs at Colgate University ($12,984 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Colgate University (84% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 547.5% larger than aid received Penn State York ($54,647 vs. $8,440)
Colgate vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 324 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Penn State York? 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 York and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Penn State York (92% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $20,000 more per year than Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($16,125 vs. $26,818)
- Colgate graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($166 vs. $277)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/