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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Saint Anselm College | Colgate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Anselm College | Colgate | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Anselm College | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,940 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,940 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,080 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,936 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 41% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1290 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Anselm College | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $166 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 1,977 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 45.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Anselm College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at Colgate than Saint Anselm College ($63,904.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Saint Anselm College ($27,074 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Anselm College are 0.7% lower than costs at Colgate University ($16,000 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Colgate University (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 95.6% larger than aid received Saint Anselm College ($54,647 vs. $27,936)
Saint Anselm College vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Saint Anselm College .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Saint Anselm College vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College 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 Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Saint Anselm College (92% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Saint Anselm College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $60,100)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $27,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($166 vs. $279)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Anselm College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/