Maryland vs. Skidmore College

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Maryland College Park in College Park, MD with Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Maryland College Park is larger than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (41,725 students vs. 2,704 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Maryland College Park is located in College Park, MD (Large Suburban setting); Skidmore College is in Saratoga Springs, NY (Small Suburban setting).
• University of Maryland College Park is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Skidmore College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Maryland College Park 17:1; Skidmore College 8:1.

Maryland vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Skidmore College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Skidmore College ($16,581 vs. $31,187).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 11% lower than at Skidmore College ($15,958 vs. $17,940).
• Skidmore College is 469.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than Maryland (about $55,481 more per year; $67,290.00 vs. $11,809.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 63.4% higher at Skidmore College than at University of Maryland College Park (about $26,104 more per year; $67,290.00 vs. $41,186.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than at Skidmore College (55% vs. 53%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 320.3% larger than aid received by University of Maryland College Park students ($54,083 vs. $12,867).

Maryland vs. Skidmore College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Skidmore College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Skidmore College and Maryland.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Maryland College Park (1470) is 60 points higher than at Skidmore College (1410).
• Incoming Maryland students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (33 vs. 32 at Skidmore College).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Maryland College Park 1400/1530; Skidmore College 1340/1480.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Maryland College Park 32/35; Skidmore College 31/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Maryland - Test optional; Skidmore College - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Skidmore College Jan 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Maryland students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Skidmore College (3.75).
• Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than Skidmore College (21.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 21.6% at Maryland vs. 26.6% at Skidmore College.

Maryland vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Maryland and Skidmore College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Skidmore College's six-year graduation rate (84%) is higher than University of Maryland College Park's (82%).
• Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn a median of about $13,900 more per year than Skidmore College graduates about ten years after starting college ($68,300 vs. $54,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Skidmore College and Maryland graduates have the same median loan debt ($19,500 vs. $19,500).
• Among borrowers in the federal data, Skidmore College and Maryland graduates have the same median monthly federal student loan payment ($201 vs. $201).
• More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.