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Bard College| Bard College at Simon's Rock | Marlboro College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Marlboro College | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Marlboro, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | marlboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Marlboro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $12,595 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Marlboro 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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Marlboro College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Marlboro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $31,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Marlboro College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 14% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Marlboro College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Marlboro College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is larger than than Marlboro College based on total student enrollment (298 students vs. 142 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Marlboro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Marlboro College?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 132.5% more expensive to attend than Marlboro College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.5% higher at Simon's Rock than Marlboro College ($61,600.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marlboro College are 36.6% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($12,595 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Marlboro College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is ?% larger than aid received Marlboro College ($38,119 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Marlboro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marlboro College or Simon's Rock .
Simon's Rock vs. Marlboro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Marlboro 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 Marlboro College and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $8,500 more per year than Marlboro College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $31,400)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marlboro College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Marlboro College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Marlboro College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/