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Overview |
Skidmore College | St John's College | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,758 | 439 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #51 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skidmore.edu | stjohnscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Skidmore College | St John's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,132 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,132 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,632 | $14,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,389 | $29,265 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,748 | $22,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 95% |
Admission |
Skidmore College | St John's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,183 | 453 | ||
| Admitted | 3,367 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.5% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Skidmore College | St John's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Skidmore College | St John's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Skidmore College | St John's College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Skidmore College | St John's College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Skidmore College | St John's 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 St John's College based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 439 students)
Skidmore College vs. St John's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Skidmore College or St John's College?
- Skidmore College is 69.6% more expensive to attend than St John's College for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at Skidmore College than St John's College ($61,132.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than Skidmore College ($29,265 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 13.1% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($14,710 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Skidmore College (95% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 104% larger than aid received St John's College ($45,748 vs. $22,423)
Skidmore College vs. St John's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Skidmore College or St John's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's College or Skidmore College .
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at St John's College (3.74)
- St John's College has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Skidmore College vs. St John's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Skidmore College or St John's 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 St John's College and Skidmore College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than St John's College (84% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $18,800 more per year than St John's College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $35,600)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than St John's College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/