Colby vs. Swat
Colby ranked #-1 and Swat ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Colby College and Swarthmore College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Colby's tuition ($66,600) is more expensive than Swat ($62,412).
- Colby's acceptance rate (6.83%) is lower than Swat (6.94%).
- Colby has higher yield (49.79%) than Swat (41.83%).
- Swat's SAT score (1,530) is higher than Colby (1,510).
- Swat's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than Colby (9 to 1).
- Colby (2,284 students) is larger than Swat (1,644 students) with more enrolled students.
- Colby ($57,663) has higher amount of financial aid than Swat ($57,170).
- Swat's graduation rate (94%) is higher than Colby (90%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$66,600
Financial Aid
$57,663
Test Scores
1,510 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
6.83% Acceptance Rate
49.79% Yield
Enrollment
2,284 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
90% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
250 Faculties (full-time)
847 Staffs (full-time)
$104,344 Faculty Salary
$70,559 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,870 annual charge
-2,260 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$8,250 annual charge

Swarthmore College
Private, 4 years • Swarthmore, PA #3 Liberal Arts Colleges, #3 in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$62,412
Financial Aid
$57,170
Test Scores
1,530 SAT
34 ACT
Admission
6.94% Acceptance Rate
41.83% Yield
Enrollment
1,644 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
94% Graduation Rate
97% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
256 Faculties (full-time)
948 Staffs (full-time)
$118,902 Faculty Salary
$71,086 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,578 annual charge
-1,574 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$9,386 annual charge
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