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Overview |
Scripps College | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 |
Scripps College | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $201 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Scripps College | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Skidmore College is larger than than Scripps College based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Scripps College for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Skidmore College than Scripps College ($61,132.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than Scripps College ($33,389 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 19.2% lower than costs at Scripps College ($16,632 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Skidmore College (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 116.4% larger than aid received Scripps College ($45,748 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Scripps College .
- The average SAT score at Scripps College (1362) is 123 points higher than at Skidmore College (1239)
- Incoming Scripps College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- Scripps College has a higher acceptance rate (27.9%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Scripps College vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than Skidmore College (88% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Scripps College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $54,400)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Skidmore College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $19,500)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Skidmore College graduates. ($144 vs. $201)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Skidmore College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/