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UT Austin DBU St. Mary's University DU Texas State CU Boulder Baylor Wesleyan University SU Lewis and Clark Trinity UTSA| Colorado College | Saint Edward's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 99% |
Admission |
Colorado College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Colorado College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $261 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Colorado College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Edward's University is larger than than Colorado College based on total student enrollment (3,470 students vs. 2,203 students)
Colorado College vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Colorado College is 29.4% more expensive to attend than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $49,886.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at Colorado College than Saint Edward's University ($64,554.00 vs. $49,886.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than Colorado College ($27,193 vs. $33,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 3.6% lower than costs at Colorado College ($13,876 vs. $14,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than Colorado College (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 19% larger than aid received Saint Edward's University ($46,160 vs. $38,787)
Colorado College vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Colorado College .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado College or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Saint Edward's University (88% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,000)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $4,771 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,271)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($211 vs. $261)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/