| American vs. Colgate |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#51 in National Universities | Rankings* | #8 in New York Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$56,543 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$67,024 |
| cheaper$33,239 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$67,024 |
| Less$30,338 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$53,353 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,370 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,480 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier40.63% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter12.43% |
| Lower22.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.95% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger13,885 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,141 |
| Larger7,917 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,130 |
| Larger5,968 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller11 |
| 1,516 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower79% | Graduate Rate | Higher91% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,630) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,328) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 1,531 | Number of faculties | 356 |
| Higher$115,582 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$112,973 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.