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William Paterson University of New Jersey Bard College| Bard College at Simon's Rock | Keystone College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Keystone College | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | La Plume, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 312 | 1,051 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | keystone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Keystone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,140 | $15,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,140 | $15,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,888 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,395 | $21,461 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,292 | $10,281 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Keystone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 179 | 1,789 | ||
| Admitted | 174 | 1,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.6% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 910/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Keystone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Keystone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Keystone College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % 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 | Keystone College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Keystone 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
- Keystone College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,051 students vs. 312 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Keystone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Keystone College?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 311.3% more expensive to attend than Keystone College for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $15,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 311.3% higher at Simon's Rock than Keystone College ($63,140.00 vs. $15,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keystone College than Simon's Rock ($21,461 vs. $45,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keystone College are 44.3% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($12,400 vs. $17,888)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock as Keystone College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 262.7% larger than aid received Keystone College ($37,292 vs. $10,281)
Simon's Rock vs. Keystone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Keystone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keystone College or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Keystone College (3.0)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Keystone College (79.6%)
Simon's Rock vs. Keystone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Keystone 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 Keystone College and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $6,500 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $33,400)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Keystone College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Keystone College graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Keystone College 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/