Bryn Mawr vs Skidmore
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Bryn Mawr CollegeBryn Mawr, PACatholic life on campusSkidmore CollegeSaratoga Springs, NYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Bryn Mawr: $75,217, against $69,363 at Skidmore.
- Median debt is lower at Skidmore: $19,500, against $25,000 at Bryn Mawr.
- Bryn Mawr admits 29% of applicants, and Skidmore admits 21%.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Bryn Mawr, PA
Saratoga Springs, NY
Setting
Suburb
Suburb
Students
1,666
2,776
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
29%
21%
Average SAT
1396
1405
ACT middle 50%
29–33
31–33
Graduation rate
82%
83%
First-year retention
92%
90%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$31,759
$32,297
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$11,017
$9,932
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,457
$11,454
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,262
$15,855
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$19,330
$22,438
Net price, over $110,000 income
$40,085
$45,136
Median debt
$25,000
$19,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$75,217
$69,363
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.