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Overview |
Skidmore College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,758 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #51 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skidmore.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Skidmore College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,132 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,132 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,632 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,389 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,748 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Skidmore College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,183 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 3,367 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.5% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Skidmore College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Skidmore College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $299 |
Diversity |
Skidmore College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Skidmore College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Skidmore College | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Skidmore College is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,353 students)
Skidmore College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Skidmore College or Allegheny College?
- Skidmore College is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Skidmore College than Allegheny College ($61,132.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Skidmore College ($26,719 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 20.6% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($13,796 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Skidmore College (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 7.4% larger than aid received Allegheny College ($45,748 vs. $42,599)
Skidmore College vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Skidmore College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Skidmore College .
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Skidmore College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Skidmore College or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Skidmore College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Allegheny College (84% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College 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 $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $29,000)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($201 vs. $299)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College 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/