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Overview |
Skidmore College | Providence | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,758 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #51 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skidmore.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Skidmore College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,132 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,132 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,632 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,389 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,748 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 81% |
Admission |
Skidmore College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,183 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,367 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Skidmore College | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Skidmore College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Skidmore College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Skidmore College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Skidmore College | Providence | ||
| 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
- Providence College is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,758 students)
Skidmore College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Skidmore College or Providence?
- Skidmore College is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Skidmore College than Providence College ($61,132.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than Providence ($33,389 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 0.6% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($16,540 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Skidmore College (81% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 47.7% larger than aid received Providence College ($45,748 vs. $30,971)
Skidmore College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Skidmore College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Skidmore College .
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Skidmore College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Skidmore College or Providence? 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 Providence and Skidmore College.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Skidmore College (85% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/