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Vanderbilt WUSTL Hamilton College Tulane Colgate Middlebury Duke Georgetown Rice Tufts Vassar Carnegie Mellon| Emory University | Colby College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emory | Colby College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 2,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #44 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | colby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Colby College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $60,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $60,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $16,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $61,714 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 41% |
Admission |
Emory | Colby College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 16,890 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 1,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 7.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Emory | Colby College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Colby College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $73,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $19,345 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $200 |
Diversity |
Emory | Colby College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Emory | Colby College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Colby College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 2,299 students)
Emory vs. Colby College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Colby College?
- Colby College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Colby College than Emory University ($60,840.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Emory ($16,951 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 4.2% lower than costs at Emory University ($16,330 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory University than Colby College (51% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 26.2% larger than aid received Emory University ($61,714 vs. $48,914)
Emory vs. Colby College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Colby College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby College or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 17 points higher than at Colby College (1363)
- Incoming Emory students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Colby College (31)
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.4%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Emory vs. Colby College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Colby College? 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 Colby College and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Emory University (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Colby College graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $73,400)
- Emory University students graduate with a $2,112 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby College graduates. ($17,233 vs. $19,345)
- Emory graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Colby College graduates. ($178 vs. $200)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/