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Overview |
Skidmore College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,758 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #51 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skidmore.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Skidmore College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,132 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,132 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,632 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,389 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,748 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Skidmore College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,183 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 3,367 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.5% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 950/1420 | ||
| 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 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Skidmore College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Skidmore College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $274 |
Diversity |
Skidmore College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Skidmore College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Skidmore College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Skidmore College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 887 students)
Skidmore College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Skidmore College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Skidmore College is 99.1% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.1% higher at Skidmore College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($61,132.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Skidmore College ($19,825 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 123.2% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($7,450 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Skidmore College (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 116.8% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($45,748 vs. $21,097)
Skidmore College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Skidmore College or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or Skidmore College .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 257 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Skidmore College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Skidmore College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Skidmore College or Dakota Wesleyan University? 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and Skidmore College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (84% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $38,200)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $7,033 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,533)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($201 vs. $274)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/