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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 164,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $32,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 35,992 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 34,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $194 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 34% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 93% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Southern New Hampshire University?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 310.7% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 310.7% higher at Simon's Rock than Southern New Hampshire University ($61,600.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern New Hampshire University than Simon's Rock ($32,043 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 45.8% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($11,800 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Southern New Hampshire University (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 759.7% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($38,119 vs. $4,434)
Simon's Rock vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Southern New Hampshire University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern New Hampshire University or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Simon's Rock (95.5%)
Simon's Rock vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Southern New Hampshire University? 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 Southern New Hampshire University and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University 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 $4,316 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $18,816)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($149 vs. $194)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/