College comparison

Colby vs Colgate

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Colby Waterville, ME	Colgate Hamilton, NY
Acceptance rateColby College is more selective	7%	14%
SAT (25–75)	1460–1550	1430–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,407	3,180
Avg net price	$17,180	$28,786
Median earnings (10 yr)Colgate reports higher median earnings	$80,490	$85,139
Graduation rate	89%	91%
Median debt	$19,157	$15,000
Economic mobility	0.9%	0.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Colby College or Colgate University harder to get into?

Colby College is more selective: Colby College's acceptance rate is approximately 7% and Colgate University's is approximately 14% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Colby College vs Colgate University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1460–1550 at Colby College and 1430–1540 at Colgate University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.