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Overview |
Skidmore College | TCU | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,776 | 12,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #52 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skidmore.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Skidmore College | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,730 | $57,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,730 | $57,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,368 | $39,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,522 | $33,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 81% |
Admission |
Skidmore College | TCU | ||
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| Applied | 12,144 | 20,517 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 8,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1150/1375 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Skidmore College | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Skidmore College | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
Skidmore College | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Skidmore College | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Skidmore College | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 2,776 students)
Skidmore College vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Skidmore College or TCU?
- Skidmore College is 11.6% more expensive to attend than TCU for in-state tuition ($63,730.00 vs. $57,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Skidmore College than Texas Christian University ($63,730.00 vs. $57,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than TCU ($32,368 vs. $39,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 17.2% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($14,800 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Christian University than Skidmore College (81% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 46.5% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($49,522 vs. $33,813)
Skidmore College vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Skidmore College or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Skidmore College .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 19 points higher than at TCU (1220)
- Incoming Skidmore College students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at TCU (28)
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at TCU (3.68)
- TCU has a higher acceptance rate (42.6%) than Skidmore College (22.9%)
Skidmore College vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Skidmore College or TCU? 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 TCU and Skidmore College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Texas Christian University (84% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TCU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than TCU graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/