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Overview |
Skidmore College | Drexel | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,758 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #51 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skidmore.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Skidmore College | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,132 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,132 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,632 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,389 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,748 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Skidmore College | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,183 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 3,367 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.5% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Skidmore College | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $271 |
Diversity |
Skidmore College | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Skidmore College | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Skidmore College | Drexel | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 2,758 students)
Skidmore College vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Skidmore College or Drexel?
- Skidmore College is 8% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Skidmore College than Drexel University ($61,132.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than Drexel ($33,389 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 2.1% lower than costs at Drexel University ($16,632 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Skidmore College (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 35.1% larger than aid received Drexel University ($45,748 vs. $33,861)
Skidmore College vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Skidmore College or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Skidmore College .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 25 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming Skidmore College students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Skidmore College vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Skidmore College or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Skidmore College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Drexel University (84% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $23,000 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $6,743 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,243)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($201 vs. $271)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel 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/