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Overview |
UMBC | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 56% |
Admission |
UMBC | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $201 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UMBC | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 61% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 2,758 students)
UMBC vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 575% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.8% higher at Skidmore College than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($61,132.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Skidmore College ($17,692 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 24.3% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($13,378 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Skidmore College (92% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 414.7% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($45,748 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 30 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming Skidmore College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
UMBC vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Skidmore College? 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 Skidmore College and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (84% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $5,100 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $1,697 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,197)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/