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Overview |
Barnard | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 56% |
Admission |
Barnard | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 | Jan 4, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Barnard | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $201 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Barnard | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | 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
- Barnard College is larger than than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 2,758 students)
Barnard vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Barnard for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Skidmore College than Barnard College ($61,132.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Skidmore College ($26,009 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 16.4% lower than costs at Barnard College ($16,632 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Skidmore College than Barnard College (56% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Skidmore College ($53,817 vs. $45,748)
Barnard vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 118 points higher than at Skidmore College (1239)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- Skidmore College has a higher acceptance rate (25.5%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard 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 Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Skidmore College (92% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $54,400)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $1,653 lower median federal student loan debt than Skidmore College graduates. ($17,847 vs. $19,500)
- Barnard graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Skidmore College graduates. ($184 vs. $201)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Skidmore College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/