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Overview |
George Washington | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 56% |
Admission |
George Washington | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
George Washington | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 61% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,758 students)
George Washington vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Skidmore College?
- George Washington University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Skidmore College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $61,132.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at George Washington than Skidmore College ($62,110.00 vs. $61,132.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than George Washington ($33,389 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 5.8% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($15,720 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Skidmore College (78% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 29.8% larger than aid received George Washington University ($45,748 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 55 points higher than at Skidmore College (1239)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
George Washington vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than George Washington University (84% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $26,100 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $5,462 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,962)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/