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Overview |
Goucher College | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Goucher College | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | 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
- Skidmore College is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Skidmore College than Goucher College ($61,132.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than Skidmore College ($30,945 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 0.9% lower than costs at Goucher College ($16,632 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Skidmore College (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 30% larger than aid received Goucher College ($45,748 vs. $35,187)
Goucher College vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Goucher College vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College 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 Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Goucher College (84% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $52,200)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/