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New York, NY · Saratoga Springs, NY
| Barnard College | Skidmore College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $28,800/yr | $32,297/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $11,600/yr | $9,932/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,000 | $19,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,374/yr | $11,454/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,094/yr | $15,855/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $24,753/yr | $22,438/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $51,378/yr | $45,136/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $191/mo | $207/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $21,714/yr | $17,940/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,692/yr | $15,014/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0.2% |
| Books & supplies | $1,150/yr | $1,300/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,830/yr | $1,630/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $89,538/yr | $85,270/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $69,888/yr | $67,290/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $69,888/yr | $67,290/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 16% | 13% |
| Students taking federal loans | 26% | 33% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 8.8% | 21% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1470–1560 | 1340–1480 |
| SAT average | 1520 | 1405 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 32–34 | 31–33 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 33–35 · Math 29–34 | English 32–35 · Math 27–32 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 11,803 | 12,144 |
| Students accepted | 940 | 2,784 |
| Students who enrolled | 711 | 735 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 76% | 26% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 33% | 25% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 17% | 9% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 93% | 83% |
| Freshmen who come back | 97% | 90% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $80,516/yr | $69,363/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $54,604–$122,978 | $37,679–$104,219 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 93% | 85% |
| White students graduating | 92% | 84% |
| Black students graduating | 97% | 80% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 93% | 84% |
| Asian students graduating | 95% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $60,411/yr | $46,923/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 81% | 75% |
| Pell students who graduate | 95% | 88% |
| First-gen students who finish | No data reported | 89% |
| Students who transfer out | 4.2% | 13% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $80,465/yr | $59,421/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 29% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 14% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 9% | Social Sciences 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Visual & Performing Arts 13% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 29% of degrees | Social Sciences — 16% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 14% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 9% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $107,434/yr | Business/Commerce, General — $54,378/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 25% | 21% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,264 | 2,694 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 8 : 1 |
| Average professor pay | $15,995/mo | $11,403/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 77% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $66,094 | $78,844 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (small) |
| Location | New York, NY | Saratoga Springs, NY |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1889 | 1903 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 16% | 7.4% |
| Men | 0% | 40% |
| Women | 100% | 60% |
| White students | 32% | 64% |
| Black students | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 14% | 10% |
| Asian students | 22% | 5.9% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 6% |
| Other / not reported | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Special type | Women's college | None |
| First-generation students | 16% | 15% |
| Part-time students | 1.1% | 1% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $32,573/yr | $25,466/yr |
| Endowment | $503.4M | $488.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,425 | 2,213 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $12,438/yr | $10,252/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $8,144/yr | $7,088/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No data reported | No |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 19 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 435 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $0 |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $5.0M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $5.0M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $52,203 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.