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BU BC Tufts Babson Vassar NYU Union College Brandeis University Bentley UMass George Washington RPI| Northeastern University | Skidmore College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 56% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $201 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Northeastern | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 2,758 students)
Northeastern vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Skidmore College than Northeastern University ($61,132.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than Northeastern ($33,389 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 10.8% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,632 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Skidmore College (82% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 8.1% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($45,748 vs. $42,331)
Northeastern vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 196 points higher than at Skidmore College (1239)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- Skidmore College has a higher acceptance rate (25.5%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Northeastern University (84% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $8,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,875)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($201 vs. $288)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/