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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Temple | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 312 | 30,205 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,140 | $21,114 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,140 | $36,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,888 | $16,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,395 | $29,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,292 | $11,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 179 | 36,399 | ||
| Admitted | 174 | 30,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.6% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (30,205 students vs. 312 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Temple?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 199% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Simon's Rock than Temple University ($63,140.00 vs. $36,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Simon's Rock ($29,641 vs. $45,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Temple University are 5.4% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($16,968 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Temple University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 213.6% larger than aid received Temple University ($37,292 vs. $11,891)
Simon's Rock vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Temple (82.9%)
Simon's Rock vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Temple? 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 Temple and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/