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Overview |
Colgate | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 100% |
Admission |
Colgate | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Colgate | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $237 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Colgate | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Saint Joseph's University?
- Colgate University is 29.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at Colgate than Saint Joseph's University ($63,904.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Saint Joseph's University ($27,074 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 5.4% lower than costs at Colgate University ($15,285 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Colgate University (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 83.2% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($54,647 vs. $29,822)
Colgate vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Colgate .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Saint Joseph's University (92% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $64,000)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $6,883 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($16,125 vs. $23,008)
- Colgate graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($166 vs. $237)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/