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Overview |
Simon's Rock | CSE | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $258 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | CSE | ||
| 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
- College of Saint Elizabeth is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or CSE?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 87.2% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.2% higher at Simon's Rock than College of Saint Elizabeth ($61,600.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Simon's Rock ($21,689 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 35% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($12,744 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Bard College at Simon's Rock (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 27.5% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($38,119 vs. $29,905)
Simon's Rock vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CSE (3.12)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than CSE (71.9%)
Simon's Rock vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or CSE? 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 CSE and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $5,600 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/