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Overview |
Clarkson | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 2,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $63,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $63,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $32,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $49,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 12,144 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Clarkson | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (3,603 students vs. 2,776 students)
Clarkson vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($63,730.00 vs. $56,642.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Skidmore College than Clarkson University ($63,730.00 vs. $56,642.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than Clarkson ($32,368 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 1.9% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($17,016 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Skidmore College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 14.9% larger than aid received Clarkson University ($49,522 vs. $43,097)
Clarkson vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 41 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Skidmore College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Skidmore College (22.9%)
Clarkson vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson 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 Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Clarkson University (84% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/