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Overview |
Simon's Rock | PAFA | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 312 | 141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,140 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,140 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,888 | $18,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,395 | $45,518 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,292 | $18,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 179 | 192 | ||
| Admitted | 174 | 168 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.6% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $274 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (312 students vs. 141 students)
Simon's Rock vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or PAFA?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 46.8% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at Simon's Rock than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($63,140.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College at Simon's Rock than PAFA ($45,395 vs. $45,518)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College at Simon's Rock are 4.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($17,888 vs. $18,662)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock as Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 96.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($37,292 vs. $18,987)
Simon's Rock vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Simon's Rock .
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than PAFA (87.5%)
Simon's Rock vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $17,900 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $22,000)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,500)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($149 vs. $274)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/