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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 312 | 1,848 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,140 | $8,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,140 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,888 | $11,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,395 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,292 | $14,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 179 | 5,987 | ||
| Admitted | 174 | 4,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.6% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $325 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,848 students vs. 312 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 609.4% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $8,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 325.1% higher at Simon's Rock than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($63,140.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Simon's Rock ($12,910 vs. $45,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 61.7% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($11,060 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 159.2% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($37,292 vs. $14,386)
Simon's Rock vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (78.4%)
Simon's Rock vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? 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 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $4,800 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $35,100)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $17,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($14,500 vs. $31,500)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($149 vs. $325)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/