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Overview |
ECSU | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 2,776 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $63,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $63,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $32,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $49,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 52% |
Admission |
ECSU | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 12,144 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 |
Academics |
ECSU | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $201 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 58% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 2,776 students)
ECSU vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 856.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($63,730.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 537.6% higher at Skidmore College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($63,730.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Skidmore College ($21,205 vs. $32,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 0.5% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($17,258 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Skidmore College (94% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 402% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($49,522 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Skidmore College (22.9%)
ECSU vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (84% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $8,000 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $46,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/