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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Oct 16, 2024 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $263 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Rivier College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rivier College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Rivier College?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 73.8% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Simon's Rock than Rivier College ($61,600.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rivier College than Simon's Rock ($28,983 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 19.8% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($14,362 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Bard College at Simon's Rock (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 76.9% larger than aid received Rivier College ($38,119 vs. $21,554)
Simon's Rock vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Simon's Rock .
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Rivier College (84.5%)
Simon's Rock vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Rivier 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 Rivier College and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $10,955 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,455)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($149 vs. $263)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/