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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $143 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 12% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Plaza College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (807 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Plaza College?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 373.8% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 373.8% higher at Simon's Rock than Plaza College ($61,600.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Simon's Rock ($17,178 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 145.7% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($7,000 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Plaza College (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 458.8% larger than aid received Plaza College ($38,119 vs. $6,822)
Simon's Rock vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Simon's Rock .
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Plaza College (30%)
Simon's Rock vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Plaza 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 Plaza College and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $12,600 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $585 lower median federal student loan debt than Simon's Rock graduates. ($13,915 vs. $14,500)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Simon's Rock graduates. ($143 vs. $149)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/