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Overview |
AU | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 56% |
Admission |
AU | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $201 |
Diversity |
AU | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
AU | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 61% | ||
Campus |
AU | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,758 students)
AU vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 15.2% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Skidmore College than American University ($61,132.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than AU ($33,389 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 5.9% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($15,706 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American University than Skidmore College (66% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 68.6% larger than aid received American University ($45,748 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 13 points higher than at Skidmore College (1239)
- Incoming AU students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (40.6%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
AU vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Skidmore 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 Skidmore College and AU.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than American University (84% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,250)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($201 vs. $250)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/