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Overview |
Salisbury | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 56% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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 |
Salisbury | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $201 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Salisbury | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,758 students)
Salisbury vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 709.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239% higher at Skidmore College than Salisbury University ($61,132.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Skidmore College ($19,756 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 28% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($12,990 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Skidmore College (95% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 561.4% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($45,748 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Salisbury vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Salisbury University (84% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $52,000)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $653 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,153)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($201 vs. $208)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/