Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Hamilton College Colgate Middlebury Vassar Union College Tufts Lafayette College Connecticut College Trinity College Hobart William Smith Colleges BC Syracuse| Colby College | Skidmore College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Colby College | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Colby College | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $61,132 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 56% |
Admission |
Colby College | Skidmore College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby College | Skidmore College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Colby College | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $201 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Skidmore College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Colby College | Skidmore College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Colby College based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Colby College for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Skidmore College than Colby College ($61,132.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Skidmore College ($16,951 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 1.8% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($16,330 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Skidmore College than Colby College (56% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 34.9% larger than aid received Skidmore College ($61,714 vs. $45,748)
Colby College vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 124 points higher than at Skidmore College (1239)
- Incoming Colby College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- Skidmore College has a higher acceptance rate (25.5%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College 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 Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Skidmore College (91% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $19,000 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $54,400)
- Colby College students graduate with a $155 lower median federal student loan debt than Skidmore College graduates. ($19,345 vs. $19,500)
- Colby College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Skidmore College graduates. ($200 vs. $201)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Skidmore College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/