Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
PennWest California Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus LHU PennWest Edinboro Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Ship IU East Gannon University William Paterson University of New Jersey Frostburg State University| Bard College at Simon's Rock | PennWest Clarion | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Simon's Rock | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | clarion.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Simon's Rock | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $7,716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | PennWest Clarion | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | - | ||
| Admitted | 147 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | PennWest Clarion | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | PennWest Clarion | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 39% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | PennWest Clarion | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 23% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or PennWest Clarion?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 698.3% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 432.2% higher at Simon's Rock than PennWest Clarion ($61,600.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 33% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($12,930 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than PennWest Clarion (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($38,119 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at PennWest Clarion (3.5)
Simon's Rock vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $700 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $39,200)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/