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Overview |
Skidmore College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,758 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #51 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skidmore.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Skidmore College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,132 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,132 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,632 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,389 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,748 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 61% |
Admission |
Skidmore College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,183 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 3,367 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.5% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Skidmore College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
Skidmore College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Skidmore College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Skidmore College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 2,243 students)
Skidmore College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Skidmore College or Washington and Lee?
- Skidmore College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Skidmore College than Washington and Lee University ($61,132.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Skidmore College ($24,733 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 1.7% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($16,632 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Skidmore College (61% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 21.5% larger than aid received Skidmore College ($55,567 vs. $45,748)
Skidmore College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Skidmore College or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Skidmore College .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 156 points higher than at Skidmore College (1239)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- Skidmore College has a higher acceptance rate (25.5%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Skidmore College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Skidmore College or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Skidmore College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Skidmore College (91% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $34,600 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee 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/