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Overview |
USD | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #51 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 56% |
Admission |
USD | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $201 |
Diversity |
USD | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
USD | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 61% | ||
Campus |
USD | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 2,758 students)
USD vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 13.6% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Skidmore College than University of San Diego ($61,132.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than USD ($33,389 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 2.3% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($16,632 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Skidmore College (83% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 25.7% larger than aid received University of San Diego ($45,748 vs. $36,408)
USD vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or USD .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 3 points higher than at USD (1236)
- Incoming USD students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
USD vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than University of San Diego (84% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $15,800 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $3,404 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,904)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($201 vs. $236)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/