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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $332 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Claflin University?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 273.9% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 273.9% higher at Simon's Rock than Claflin University ($61,600.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Simon's Rock ($19,951 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 81.4% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($9,480 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Claflin University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 178.1% larger than aid received Claflin University ($38,119 vs. $13,707)
Simon's Rock vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Claflin University (78%)
Simon's Rock vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $9,200 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $30,700)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $17,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $32,184)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $183 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($149 vs. $332)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/