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Overview |
UMass | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 56% |
Admission |
UMass | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $201 |
Diversity |
UMass | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
UMass | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 61% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 2,758 students)
UMass vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 277.7% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at Skidmore College than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($61,132.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Skidmore College ($22,291 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 17.8% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($14,123 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Skidmore College (85% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 270.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($45,748 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or UMass .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 13 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming UMass students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
UMass vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (84% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $800 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,000)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($201 vs. $248)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/