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Overview |
Skidmore College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,758 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #51 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skidmore.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Skidmore College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,132 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,132 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,632 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,389 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,748 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Skidmore College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,183 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 3,367 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Skidmore College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Skidmore College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $289 |
Diversity |
Skidmore College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Skidmore College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Skidmore College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| 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 Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,399 students)
Skidmore College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Skidmore College or Saint Michael's College?
- Skidmore College is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Skidmore College than Saint Michael's College ($61,132.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Skidmore College ($27,700 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 10.9% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($14,995 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Skidmore College (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 23.1% larger than aid received Saint Michael's College ($45,748 vs. $37,162)
Skidmore College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Skidmore College or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Skidmore College .
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Skidmore College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Skidmore College or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and Skidmore College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Saint Michael's College (84% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $52,600)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $28,000)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($201 vs. $289)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Michael's College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/