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Hamilton College Lehigh Vanderbilt Vassar WUSTL Villanova Cornell Tulane BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell| Emory University | Colgate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emory | Colgate | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 41% |
Admission |
Emory | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Emory | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $166 |
Diversity |
Emory | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Emory | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Colgate based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 3,141 students)
Emory vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Colgate than Emory University ($63,904.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Colgate ($26,680 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 5.7% lower than costs at Emory University ($16,106 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory University than Colgate University (51% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 11.7% larger than aid received Emory University ($54,647 vs. $48,914)
Emory vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 6 points higher than at Colgate (1374)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Colgate has a higher acceptance rate (12.4%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Colgate? 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 Colgate and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Emory University (92% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Colgate graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $75,300)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $1,108 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($16,125 vs. $17,233)
- Colgate graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($166 vs. $178)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/