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Overview |
Anna Maria College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Paxton, MA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | annamaria.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anna Maria College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,410 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,410 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,640 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,894 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,503 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Anna Maria College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 2,445 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.94 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Anna Maria College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anna Maria College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $149 |
Diversity |
Anna Maria College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Anna Maria College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Anna Maria College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anna Maria College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,436 students vs. 298 students)
Anna Maria College vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anna Maria College or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 60.4% more expensive to attend than Anna Maria College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.4% higher at Simon's Rock than Anna Maria College ($61,600.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anna Maria College than Simon's Rock ($23,894 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anna Maria College are 3.4% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($16,640 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anna Maria College than Bard College at Simon's Rock (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 13.8% larger than aid received Anna Maria College ($38,119 vs. $33,503)
Anna Maria College vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anna Maria College or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Anna Maria College .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Anna Maria College (2.94)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Anna Maria College (69.6%)
Anna Maria College vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anna Maria College or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Anna Maria College.
- Graduates from Anna Maria College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Anna Maria College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Anna Maria College graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anna Maria College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/