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Overview |
Skidmore College | St John's | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,776 | 19,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #52 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skidmore.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Skidmore College | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,730 | $48,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,730 | $48,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $19,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,368 | $28,206 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,522 | $33,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Skidmore College | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,144 | 25,223 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 20,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Skidmore College | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Skidmore College | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Skidmore College | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Skidmore College | St John's | ||
| 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (19,691 students vs. 2,776 students)
Skidmore College vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Skidmore College or St John's?
- Skidmore College is 31.4% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($63,730.00 vs. $48,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Skidmore College than St John's University New York ($63,730.00 vs. $48,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than Skidmore College ($28,206 vs. $32,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 14.9% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($17,340 vs. $19,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Skidmore College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 46.6% larger than aid received St John's University New York ($49,522 vs. $33,773)
Skidmore College vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Skidmore College or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Skidmore College .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 159 points higher than at St John's (1080)
- Incoming Skidmore College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at St John's (25)
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at St John's (3.5)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Skidmore College (22.9%)
Skidmore College vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Skidmore College or St John's? 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 St John's and Skidmore College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than St John's University New York (84% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $7,000 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/