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Overview |
Simon's Rock | SVC | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | SVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | - | ||
| Admitted | 147 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | |||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 26% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | SVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Vermont College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (351 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or SVC?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 144.1% more expensive to attend than SVC for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.1% higher at Simon's Rock than Southern Vermont College ($61,600.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Vermont College are 56.4% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($11,000 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Southern Vermont College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($38,119 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or Simon's Rock .
Simon's Rock vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or SVC? 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 SVC and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $1,300 more per year than SVC graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $38,600)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SVC graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than SVC graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVC 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/