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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Lyndon State College | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Lyndonville, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | lyndonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Lyndon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $10,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $13,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $8,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | - | ||
| Admitted | 147 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Lyndon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $276 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | - | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Lyndon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lyndon State College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,147 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Lyndon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Lyndon State College?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 479.4% more expensive to attend than Lyndon State College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $10,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.2% higher at Simon's Rock than Lyndon State College ($61,600.00 vs. $22,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyndon State College than Simon's Rock ($13,304 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyndon State College are 67.2% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($10,290 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Lyndon State College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 324.4% larger than aid received Lyndon State College ($38,119 vs. $8,981)
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Lyndon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lyndon State College or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Lyndon State College (3.11)
Simon's Rock vs. Lyndon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Lyndon 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 Lyndon State College and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $4,200 more per year than Lyndon State College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $35,700)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyndon State College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,750)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Lyndon State College graduates. ($149 vs. $276)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyndon State College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/