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Overview |
Wheaton College | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $201 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wheaton College is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (2,885 students vs. 2,758 students)
Wheaton College vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Skidmore College than Wheaton College ($61,132.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Skidmore College ($29,961 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 42.3% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($11,690 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Skidmore College (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 88.5% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($45,748 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 75 points higher than at Skidmore College (1239)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.75) as students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Wheaton College vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Skidmore College (87% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $100 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $54,300)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,500)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($201 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Skidmore College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/