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Overview |
Simon's Rock | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $13,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $23,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $19,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $12,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 6,372 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 5,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $179 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | New Jersey City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey City University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or New Jersey City University?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 360.3% more expensive to attend than New Jersey City University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $13,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.8% higher at Simon's Rock than New Jersey City University ($61,600.00 vs. $23,983.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey City University than Simon's Rock ($19,252 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey City University are 8.9% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($15,800 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than New Jersey City University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 196% larger than aid received New Jersey City University ($38,119 vs. $12,877)
Simon's Rock vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or New Jersey City University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New Jersey City University or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at New Jersey City University (3.24)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than New Jersey City University (90.1%)
Simon's Rock vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or New Jersey City 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 New Jersey City University and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $2,855 lower median federal student loan debt than New Jersey City University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $17,355)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than New Jersey City University graduates. ($149 vs. $179)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/