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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola Marymount | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $201 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola Marymount University is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (10,165 students vs. 2,758 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Loyola Marymount for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Skidmore College than Loyola Marymount University ($61,132.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than Loyola Marymount ($33,389 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola Marymount University are 3.3% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($16,098 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than Skidmore College (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 118.9% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($45,748 vs. $20,901)
Loyola Marymount vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Loyola Marymount .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 17 points higher than at Loyola Marymount (1222)
- Incoming Loyola Marymount students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- Loyola Marymount has a higher acceptance rate (41.3%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Loyola Marymount vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount 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 Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Loyola Marymount University (84% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Loyola Marymount University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($65,700 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $2,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola Marymount graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,668)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola Marymount graduates. ($201 vs. $224)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola Marymount students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/