Hamilton, NY · Poughkeepsie, NY · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Colgate University | Vassar College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 12.0% | 17.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $67,024 | $67,805 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $67,024 | $67,805 |
| Average Net Price | $11,702 | $19,443 |
| Graduation Rate | 91.0% | 89.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Colgate University accepts 12.0% of applicants. Vassar College accepts 17.7%. Tuition is close: $67,024 at Colgate University, $67,805 at Vassar College. Six-year graduation rates are close: 91% at Colgate University, 89% at Vassar College.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Colgate University. It accepts 12.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Colgate University has lower published tuition: $67,024 versus $67,805. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Colgate University: 91% of students finish in 6 years. Vassar College is at 89%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.