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Overview |
Skidmore College | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,758 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #51 | #308 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skidmore.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Skidmore College | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,132 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,132 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,632 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,389 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,748 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Skidmore College | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,183 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 3,367 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.5% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1163/1348 | ||
| 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 |
Skidmore College | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Skidmore College | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $275 |
Diversity |
Skidmore College | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
Skidmore College | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Skidmore College | Champlain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Champlain College is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (3,543 students vs. 2,758 students)
Skidmore College vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Skidmore College or Champlain College?
- Skidmore College is 39.6% more expensive to attend than Champlain College for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at Skidmore College than Champlain College ($61,132.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than Champlain College ($33,389 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Champlain College are 1.8% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($16,330 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than Skidmore College (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 72.6% larger than aid received Champlain College ($45,748 vs. $26,498)
Skidmore College vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Skidmore College or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or Skidmore College .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 83 points higher than at Champlain College (1156)
- Incoming Skidmore College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Champlain College (26)
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- Champlain College has a higher acceptance rate (55.7%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Skidmore College vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Skidmore College or Champlain 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 Champlain College and Skidmore College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Champlain College (84% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Champlain College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $47,200)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $7,143 lower median federal student loan debt than Champlain College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,643)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Champlain College graduates. ($201 vs. $275)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Champlain College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/