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Overview |
Skidmore College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,758 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #51 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skidmore.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Skidmore College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,132 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,132 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,632 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,389 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,748 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Skidmore College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,183 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 3,367 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.5% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Skidmore College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $253 |
Diversity |
Skidmore College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Skidmore College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Skidmore College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 2,758 students)
Skidmore College vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Skidmore College or Lewis and Clark?
- Skidmore College is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Lewis and Clark for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $59,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Skidmore College than Lewis & Clark College ($61,132.00 vs. $59,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than Lewis and Clark ($33,389 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 15.6% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($14,384 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Skidmore College (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 19.9% larger than aid received Lewis & Clark College ($45,748 vs. $38,167)
Skidmore College vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Skidmore College or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Skidmore College .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Skidmore College vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Skidmore College or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Skidmore College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Lewis & Clark College (84% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $50,900)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,500)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($201 vs. $253)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/