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Bard College| Bard College at Simon's Rock | Arlington Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simon's Rock | ABC | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $15,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $15,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $19,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $6,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 84% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | ABC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | - | ||
| Admitted | 147 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | ABC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is larger than than ABC based on total student enrollment (298 students vs. 218 students)
Simon's Rock vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or ABC?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 296.4% more expensive to attend than ABC for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 296.4% higher at Simon's Rock than Arlington Baptist College ($61,600.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arlington Baptist College than Simon's Rock ($19,990 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 107% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($8,310 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Arlington Baptist College (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 478.2% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($38,119 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or Simon's Rock .
Simon's Rock vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or ABC? 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 ABC and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $3,000 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $36,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $11,501 lower median federal student loan debt than ABC graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,001)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than ABC graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/