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Overview |
Skidmore College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,776 | 867 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #52 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skidmore.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Skidmore College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,730 | $63,802 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,730 | $63,802 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,368 | $35,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,522 | $47,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 98% |
Admission |
Skidmore College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,144 | 2,825 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 1,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1290/1413 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Skidmore College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Skidmore College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Skidmore College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Skidmore College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Skidmore College | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Skidmore College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,776 students vs. 867 students)
Skidmore College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Skidmore College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Skidmore College for in-state tuition ($63,802.00 vs. $63,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Bennington than Skidmore College ($63,802.00 vs. $63,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than Bennington ($32,368 vs. $35,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 7.5% lower than costs at Bennington College ($17,340 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Skidmore College (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 3.5% larger than aid received Bennington College ($49,522 vs. $47,860)
Skidmore College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Skidmore College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Skidmore College .
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (48%) than Skidmore College (22.9%)
Skidmore College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Skidmore College or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Skidmore College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Bennington College (84% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $22,700 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $31,700)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/