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Overview |
Wheaton College | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 56% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $59,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Skidmore College than Wheaton College ($61,132.00 vs. $59,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Skidmore College ($32,863 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 12.4% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($14,800 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Skidmore College (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 9.8% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($45,748 vs. $41,665)
Wheaton College vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Wheaton College vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Wheaton College (84% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $700 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $53,700)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheaton College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/