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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 312 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,140 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,140 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,888 | $15,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,395 | $25,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,292 | $25,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 179 | 2,508 | ||
| Admitted | 174 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.6% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Misericordia University | ||
| 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
- Misericordia University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 312 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Misericordia University?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 73.5% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at Simon's Rock than Misericordia University ($63,140.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than Simon's Rock ($25,090 vs. $45,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Misericordia University are 16% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($15,426 vs. $17,888)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 45.5% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($37,292 vs. $25,624)
Simon's Rock vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Misericordia University (84.9%)
Simon's Rock vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Misericordia University? 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 Misericordia University and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/