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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | - | ||
| Admitted | 147 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 698.3% more expensive to attend than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.3% higher at Simon's Rock than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($61,600.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 60.5% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($10,718 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($38,119 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (3.45)
Simon's Rock vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? 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 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $7,200 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/