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Overview |
Grinnell | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 56% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 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 |
Grinnell | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $201 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Grinnell | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Skidmore College is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Grinnell for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $60,988.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Skidmore College than Grinnell College ($61,132.00 vs. $60,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than Grinnell ($33,389 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 10.5% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($15,048 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than Skidmore College (91% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 8.3% larger than aid received Grinnell College ($45,748 vs. $42,231)
Grinnell vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 163 points higher than at Skidmore College (1239)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell 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 Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell 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 Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Skidmore College (88% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $54,400)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $6,330 lower median federal student loan debt than Skidmore College graduates. ($13,170 vs. $19,500)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Skidmore College graduates. ($136 vs. $201)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grinnell 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/