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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 312 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,140 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,140 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,888 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,395 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,292 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 179 | - | ||
| Admitted | 174 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 58.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $246 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Johnson State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson State College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,779 students vs. 312 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Johnson State College?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 444.7% more expensive to attend than Johnson State College for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $11,592.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.9% higher at Simon's Rock than Johnson State College ($63,140.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson State College are 44.2% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($12,404 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Johnson State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is ?% larger than aid received Johnson State College ($37,292 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Johnson State College (3.32)
Simon's Rock vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Johnson State 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 Johnson State College and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $6,000 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $33,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $9,319 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson State College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,819)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson State College graduates. ($149 vs. $246)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson State College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/