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Overview |
Skidmore College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,776 | 6,780 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #52 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skidmore.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Skidmore College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,730 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,730 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $15,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,368 | $18,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,522 | $8,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 71% |
Admission |
Skidmore College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,144 | 15,867 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 8,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1090/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Skidmore College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Skidmore College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
Skidmore College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Skidmore College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Skidmore College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (6,780 students vs. 2,776 students)
Skidmore College vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Skidmore College or SUNY Cortland?
- Skidmore College is 801.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($63,730.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275.3% higher at Skidmore College than SUNY College at Cortland ($63,730.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Skidmore College ($18,474 vs. $32,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 14% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($15,210 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Cortland than Skidmore College (71% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 516.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($49,522 vs. $8,034)
Skidmore College vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Skidmore College or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Skidmore College .
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SUNY Cortland (3.7)
- SUNY Cortland has a higher acceptance rate (50.7%) than Skidmore College (22.9%)
Skidmore College vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Skidmore College or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Skidmore College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than SUNY College at Cortland (84% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $7,100 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $47,300)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/