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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,203 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | cuaa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $26,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $21,163 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 1,962 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $247 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,203 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Concordia University-Ann Arbor?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 88% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Ann Arbor for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88% higher at Simon's Rock than Concordia University Ann Arbor ($61,600.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Ann Arbor than Simon's Rock ($26,353 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Ann Arbor are 41.4% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($12,160 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Concordia University Ann Arbor (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 80.1% larger than aid received Concordia University Ann Arbor ($38,119 vs. $21,163)
Simon's Rock vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Concordia University-Ann Arbor (70.2%)
Simon's Rock vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $900 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $39,000)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $9,425 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,925)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates. ($149 vs. $247)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/