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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston Colby-Sawyer UMass Dartmouth| Bard College at Simon's Rock | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 312 | 3,839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,140 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,140 | $22,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,888 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,395 | $20,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,292 | $10,179 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 179 | 7,421 | ||
| Admitted | 174 | 6,755 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.6% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (3,839 students vs. 312 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Plymouth?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 431.9% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.8% higher at Simon's Rock than Plymouth State University ($63,140.00 vs. $22,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Simon's Rock ($20,280 vs. $45,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 47.8% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($12,104 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 266.4% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($37,292 vs. $10,179)
Simon's Rock vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Plymouth (91%)
Simon's Rock vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/