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Overview |
Skidmore College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,758 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #51 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skidmore.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Skidmore College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,132 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,132 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,632 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,389 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,748 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 77% |
Admission |
Skidmore College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,183 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 3,367 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.5% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.69 | ||
| 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 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Skidmore College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Skidmore College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Skidmore College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Skidmore College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Skidmore College | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 2,758 students)
Skidmore College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Skidmore College or Syracuse?
- Skidmore College is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Skidmore College than Syracuse University ($61,132.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than Syracuse ($33,389 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 3.2% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,632 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Skidmore College (77% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 31.7% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($45,748 vs. $34,737)
Skidmore College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Skidmore College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Skidmore College .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 44 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Skidmore College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Skidmore College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Skidmore College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Skidmore College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Syracuse University (84% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse 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/