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Overview |
Fordham | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 56% |
Admission |
Fordham | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 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 |
Fordham | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Fordham | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | 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
- Fordham University is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 2,758 students)
Fordham vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Skidmore College than Fordham University ($61,132.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than Fordham ($33,389 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 26.6% lower than costs at Fordham University ($16,632 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Skidmore College (96% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 38.1% larger than aid received Fordham University ($45,748 vs. $33,129)
Fordham vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 34 points higher than at Skidmore College (1239)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Fordham vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham 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 Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Fordham University (84% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/