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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Hesser College | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | hesser.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Hesser College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $5,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $11,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $5,505 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 68% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Hesser College | ||
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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) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Hesser College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Hesser College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $19,701 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $203 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Hesser College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Hesser College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | - | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Hesser College | ||
| 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
- Hesser College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (751 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Hesser College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Hesser College?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 584.4% more expensive to attend than Hesser College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 584.4% higher at Simon's Rock than Hesser College ($61,600.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hesser College than Simon's Rock ($11,834 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hesser College are 207.1% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($5,600 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Hesser College (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 592.4% larger than aid received Hesser College ($38,119 vs. $5,505)
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Hesser College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hesser College or Simon's Rock .
Simon's Rock vs. Hesser College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Hesser 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 Hesser College and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $6,900 more per year than Hesser College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $33,000)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $5,201 lower median federal student loan debt than Hesser College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $19,701)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Hesser College graduates. ($149 vs. $203)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hesser College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/