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Overview |
Georgetown | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 56% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1300/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $201 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Georgetown | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 2,758 students)
Georgetown vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Skidmore College?
- Georgetown University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Skidmore College for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $61,132.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Georgetown than Skidmore College ($61,872.00 vs. $61,132.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than Georgetown ($33,389 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 13.2% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($16,632 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Skidmore College than Georgetown University (56% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Skidmore College ($45,949 vs. $45,748)
Georgetown vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 177 points higher than at Skidmore College (1239)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- Skidmore College has a higher acceptance rate (25.5%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Skidmore College (94% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $64,500 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $54,400)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Skidmore College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $19,500)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Skidmore College graduates. ($160 vs. $201)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/