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Southern New Hampshire University Bard College| Bard College at Simon's Rock | Granite State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simon's Rock | GSC | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $8,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $5,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | GSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | - | ||
| Admitted | 147 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $148 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Granite State College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,425 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or GSC?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 717.4% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 593.7% higher at Simon's Rock than Granite State College ($61,600.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than Simon's Rock ($11,850 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 75% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($9,828 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Granite State College (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 616.8% larger than aid received Granite State College ($38,119 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or Simon's Rock .
Simon's Rock vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or GSC? 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 GSC and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $3,400 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $116 lower median federal student loan debt than Simon's Rock graduates. ($14,384 vs. $14,500)
- GSC graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Simon's Rock graduates. ($148 vs. $149)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/