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Bard College| Bard College at Simon's Rock | The College of New Rochelle | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simon's Rock | CNR | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | New Rochelle, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 2,853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | cnr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | CNR | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | CNR | ||
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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 | 3.1 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | CNR | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | CNR | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $21,892 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $226 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | CNR | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 84% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 24% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | CNR | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | CNR | ||
| 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
- The College of New Rochelle is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (2,853 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. CNR Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or CNR?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 70.4% more expensive to attend than CNR for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at Simon's Rock than The College of New Rochelle ($61,600.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Rochelle are 18.1% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($14,562 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than The College of New Rochelle (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is ?% larger than aid received The College of New Rochelle ($38,119 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or CNR? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNR or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CNR (3.1)
Simon's Rock vs. CNR Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or CNR? 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 CNR and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $1,800 more per year than CNR graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $38,100)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $7,392 lower median federal student loan debt than CNR graduates. ($14,500 vs. $21,892)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than CNR graduates. ($149 vs. $226)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNR students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/