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Overview |
Emerson | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 56% |
Admission |
Emerson | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Feb 20, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $201 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Emerson | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,758 students)
Emerson vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Skidmore College than Emerson College ($61,132.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than Emerson ($33,389 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 17.4% lower than costs at Emerson College ($16,632 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Skidmore College (78% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 87.8% larger than aid received Emerson College ($45,748 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 28 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Skidmore College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Emerson vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Emerson College (84% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $49,200)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,500)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson 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/