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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 852/1092 | |||
| 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 | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 18% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Holy Family 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
- Holy Family University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Holy Family University?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 95.5% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.5% higher at Simon's Rock than Holy Family University ($61,600.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Simon's Rock ($12,379 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 18.6% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($14,500 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family 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 50.6% larger than aid received Holy Family University ($38,119 vs. $25,316)
Simon's Rock vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Simon's Rock vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Holy Family 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 Holy Family University and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/