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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 312 | 547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,140 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,140 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,888 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,395 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,292 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 179 | - | ||
| Admitted | 174 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.6% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $315 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 12% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Potomac College Herndon is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (547 students vs. 312 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 996.2% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 996.2% higher at Simon's Rock than Potomac College Herndon ($63,140.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 57.5% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($11,360 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Potomac College Herndon (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($37,292 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or Simon's Rock .
Simon's Rock vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon earn on average $11,500 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($14,500 vs. $30,500)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($149 vs. $315)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/