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Overview |
Bates | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 2,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,478 | $63,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,478 | $63,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,904 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,658 | $32,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,782 | $49,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 52% |
Admission |
Bates | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 12,144 | ||
| Admitted | 1,164 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.4% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1510 | 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bates | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $201 |
Diversity |
Bates | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Bates | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Skidmore College is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (2,776 students vs. 1,753 students)
Bates vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Bates for in-state tuition ($63,730.00 vs. $63,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Skidmore College than Bates College ($63,730.00 vs. $63,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Skidmore College ($26,658 vs. $32,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 3.3% lower than costs at Bates College ($17,340 vs. $17,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Skidmore College than Bates College (52% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 8.6% larger than aid received Skidmore College ($53,782 vs. $49,522)
Bates vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Bates .
- Skidmore College has a higher acceptance rate (22.9%) than Bates (13%)
Bates vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Skidmore College (92% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $21,300 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $54,400)
- Bates College students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Skidmore College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $19,500)
- Bates graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Skidmore College graduates. ($149 vs. $201)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Skidmore College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/