Clarkson University vs Skidmore College

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
Skidmore College has more expensive tuition & fees ($64,880) than Clarkson University ($57,950).
It is harder to admit to Skidmore College than Clarkson University.
Skidmore College has a higher submitted SAT score (1,300) than Clarkson University (1,300).
Skidmore College has higher submitted ACT score (29) than Clarkson University (29).
Clarkson University has more students with 3,719 students while Skidmore College has 2,758 students.
Skidmore College has a lower number of students per faculty with 8 to 1 while Clarkson University's ratio is 14 to 1.
Skidmore College has more full-time faculties with 288 faculties while Clarkson University has 241 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Clarkson University and Skidmore College.

Clarkson University	vs.	Skidmore College
Potsdam, New York	Location	Saratoga Springs, New York
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Bachelor's degree
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
$57,950	2024 Tuition & Fees	$64,880
97%	% Receiving Financial Aid	57%
$39,197	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$48,125

77.00 %	Acceptance Rates	23.00 %
11.00 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	25.99 %
1,300	SAT Score	1,370
29	ACT Score	32
72 %	Graduation Rate	84 %
20 %	Transfer-out Rate	11 %
83 %	Retention Rate	88 %
3,719	Student Population	2,758
241	Number of Faculties	288
14 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	8 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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