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Overview |
SCU | Colby College | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 2,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #44 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | colby.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Colby College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $60,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $60,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $16,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $61,714 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 41% |
Admission |
SCU | Colby College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 16,890 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 1,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 7.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 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 7, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SCU | Colby College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Colby College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $73,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,345 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $200 |
Diversity |
SCU | Colby College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
SCU | Colby College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 79% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Colby College | ||
| 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
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 2,299 students)
SCU vs. Colby College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Colby College?
- Colby College is 7% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Colby College than Santa Clara University ($60,840.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than SCU ($16,951 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 4.8% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($16,330 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Clara University than Colby College (72% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 144% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($61,714 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. Colby College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Colby College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby College or SCU .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 50 points higher than at SCU (1313)
- Incoming Colby College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SCU (30)
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at SCU (3.67)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than Colby College (7.6%)
SCU vs. Colby College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Santa Clara University (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Colby College graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $73,400)
- Colby College students graduate with a $2,155 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($19,345 vs. $21,500)
- Colby College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($200 vs. $222)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/