Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Vassar Union College Lafayette College Connecticut College Trinity College Hobart William Smith Colleges Hamilton College Syracuse St Lawrence University Penn State Abington Colgate Bucknell| Skidmore College | Penn State Brandywine | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Skidmore College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,776 | 1,223 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #52 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skidmore.edu | psu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Skidmore College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,730 | $14,624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,730 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,368 | $21,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,522 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 69% |
Admission |
Skidmore College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,144 | 2,461 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 2,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 18/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Skidmore College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Skidmore College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $277 |
Diversity |
Skidmore College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Skidmore College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Skidmore College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Skidmore College is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (2,776 students vs. 1,223 students)
Skidmore College vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Skidmore College or Penn State Brandywine?
- Skidmore College is 335.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($63,730.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.5% higher at Skidmore College than Penn State Brandywine ($63,730.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Skidmore College ($21,739 vs. $32,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 25.5% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($13,820 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Brandywine than Skidmore College (69% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 428% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($49,522 vs. $9,380)
Skidmore College vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Skidmore College or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Skidmore College .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 270 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Skidmore College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Skidmore College (22.9%)
Skidmore College vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Skidmore College or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and Skidmore College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Penn State Brandywine (84% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $900 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $7,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,818)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($201 vs. $277)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/