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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University Ithaca College| Bard College at Simon's Rock | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simon's Rock | RIC | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 62% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $219 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or RIC?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 549.7% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.3% higher at Simon's Rock than Rhode Island College ($61,600.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Simon's Rock ($11,014 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 28.2% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($13,414 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Rhode Island College (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 405.8% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($38,119 vs. $7,537)
Simon's Rock vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC 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 RIC (3.08)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than RIC (87.5%)
Simon's Rock vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or RIC? 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 RIC and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $6,700 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($14,500 vs. $21,200)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($149 vs. $219)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/