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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.36 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $276 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Mercyhurst College?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 52% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at Simon's Rock than Mercyhurst College ($61,600.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Simon's Rock ($24,935 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 22.6% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($14,025 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Mercyhurst College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 17.6% larger than aid received Mercyhurst College ($38,119 vs. $32,418)
Simon's Rock vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Simon's Rock vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,198 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,698)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($149 vs. $276)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/