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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 312 | 7,924 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | monroecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,140 | $15,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,140 | $15,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,888 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,395 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,292 | $15,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 179 | 4,989 | ||
| Admitted | 174 | 3,287 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.6% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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, 2026 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $20,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $211 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 44% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Monroe College Main Campus is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (7,924 students vs. 312 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Monroe College-Main Campus?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 296.8% more expensive to attend than Monroe College-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $15,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 296.8% higher at Simon's Rock than Monroe College Main Campus ($63,140.00 vs. $15,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monroe College Main Campus than Simon's Rock ($11,476 vs. $45,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monroe College Main Campus are 55.5% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($11,500 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Monroe College Main Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 137% larger than aid received Monroe College Main Campus ($37,292 vs. $15,735)
Simon's Rock vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Monroe College-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monroe College-Main Campus or Simon's Rock .
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Monroe College-Main Campus (65.9%)
Simon's Rock vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Monroe College-Main Campus? 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 Monroe College-Main Campus and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $7,400 more per year than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $32,500)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $5,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates. ($14,500 vs. $20,450)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates. ($149 vs. $211)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monroe College-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/