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Overview |
Skidmore College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,776 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #52 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skidmore.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Skidmore College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,730 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,730 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,368 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,522 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Skidmore College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,144 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1220/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Skidmore College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Skidmore College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Skidmore College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Skidmore College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Skidmore College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Skidmore College is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,776 students vs. 2,112 students)
Skidmore College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Skidmore College or Willamette University?
- Skidmore College is 32.8% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($63,730.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Skidmore College than Willamette University ($63,730.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Skidmore College ($27,716 vs. $32,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 11.9% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($15,490 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Skidmore College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 44% larger than aid received Willamette University ($49,522 vs. $34,396)
Skidmore College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Skidmore College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Skidmore College .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 11 points higher than at Willamette University (1228)
- Incoming Skidmore College students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Willamette University (28)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Skidmore College (22.9%)
Skidmore College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Skidmore College or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Skidmore College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Willamette University (84% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $100 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $54,300)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University 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/