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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $217 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Dickinson College | ||
| 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
- Dickinson College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Dickinson College?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Dickinson College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $60,776.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Simon's Rock than Dickinson College ($61,600.00 vs. $60,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dickinson College than Simon's Rock ($37,610 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 7.9% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($15,938 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Dickinson College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 3.8% larger than aid received Bard College at Simon's Rock ($39,554 vs. $38,119)
Simon's Rock vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Simon's Rock .
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Simon's Rock vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Dickinson College? 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 Dickinson College and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $22,100 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $21,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($149 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/