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Overview |
Ithaca College | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $201 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,758 students)
Ithaca College vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 27% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Skidmore College than Ithaca College ($61,132.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than Ithaca College ($33,389 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 4.4% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($15,934 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Skidmore College (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 54.2% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($45,748 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Ithaca College vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Ithaca College (84% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,750)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($201 vs. $266)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/