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Overview |
Skidmore College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,758 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #51 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skidmore.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Skidmore College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,132 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,132 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,632 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,389 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,748 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 99% |
Admission |
Skidmore College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,183 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 3,367 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.5% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Skidmore College | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Skidmore College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $263 |
Diversity |
Skidmore College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Skidmore College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Skidmore College | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Skidmore College is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 2,692 students)
Skidmore College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Skidmore College or Trinity?
- Skidmore College is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Skidmore College than Trinity University ($61,132.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Skidmore College ($30,038 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 17.7% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($14,134 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Skidmore College (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 36.1% larger than aid received Trinity University ($45,748 vs. $33,614)
Skidmore College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Skidmore College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Skidmore College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 55 points higher than at Skidmore College (1239)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Trinity has a higher acceptance rate (30.5%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Skidmore College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Skidmore College or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Skidmore College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Trinity University (84% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,500)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($201 vs. $263)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity 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/