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Overview |
Simon's Rock | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | East Texas Baptist 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
- East Texas Baptist University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,771 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or East Texas Baptist University?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 124.4% more expensive to attend than East Texas Baptist University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.4% higher at Simon's Rock than East Texas Baptist University ($61,600.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Texas Baptist University than Simon's Rock ($24,169 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Texas Baptist University are 68.7% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($10,195 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Bard College at Simon's Rock (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 130.3% larger than aid received East Texas Baptist University ($38,119 vs. $16,552)
Simon's Rock vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at East Texas Baptist University (3.4)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
Simon's Rock vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Texas Baptist University 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/