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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 312 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,140 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,140 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,888 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,395 | $20,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,292 | $23,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 179 | 4,269 | ||
| Admitted | 174 | 3,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.6% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Newberry 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
- Newberry College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 312 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Newberry College?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 133.9% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.9% higher at Simon's Rock than Newberry College ($63,140.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than Simon's Rock ($20,941 vs. $45,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newberry College are 39.2% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($12,850 vs. $17,888)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock as Newberry College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 60.4% larger than aid received Newberry College ($37,292 vs. $23,249)
Simon's Rock vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Newberry College (74.8%)
Simon's Rock vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $5,200 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $34,700)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/