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Overview |
Skidmore College | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,758 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #51 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skidmore.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Skidmore College | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,132 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,132 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,632 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,389 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,748 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Skidmore College | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,183 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 3,367 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Skidmore College | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Skidmore College | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $129 |
Diversity |
Skidmore College | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Skidmore College | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Skidmore College | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 2,758 students)
Skidmore College vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Skidmore College or Jefferson?
- Skidmore College is 41.8% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Skidmore College than Thomas Jefferson University ($61,132.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Skidmore College ($28,110 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 13% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($14,715 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Skidmore College (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 40.8% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($45,748 vs. $32,486)
Skidmore College vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Skidmore College or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Skidmore College .
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Skidmore College vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Skidmore College or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Skidmore College.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $68,500 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $54,400)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Skidmore College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $19,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Skidmore College graduates. ($129 vs. $201)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/