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Overview |
MIT | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,858 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #8 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mit.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIT | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,590 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,590 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,232 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,591 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 56% |
Admission |
MIT | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,767 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,337 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 35/36 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1300/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MIT | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIT | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $142,100 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,316 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $201 |
Diversity |
MIT | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
MIT | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 61% | ||
Campus |
MIT | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (11,858 students vs. 2,758 students)
MIT vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIT or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 6.2% more expensive to attend than MIT for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $57,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Skidmore College than Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($61,132.00 vs. $57,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than Skidmore College ($20,232 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 13% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($16,632 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than Skidmore College (71% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 0.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($45,748 vs. $45,591)
MIT vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIT or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or MIT .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1507) is 268 points higher than at Skidmore College (1239)
- Incoming MIT students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman MIT students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- Skidmore College has a higher acceptance rate (25.5%) than MIT (4%)
MIT vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIT 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 MIT.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than Skidmore College (93% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $87,700 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $54,400)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Skidmore College graduates. ($17,316 vs. $19,500)
- MIT graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Skidmore College graduates. ($179 vs. $201)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Skidmore College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/