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Temple Bard College| Bard College at Simon's Rock | The College of Westchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simon's Rock | CW | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 24.5% | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $247 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | CW | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Westchester is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (828 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or CW?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 178.6% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.6% higher at Simon's Rock than The College of Westchester ($61,600.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Simon's Rock ($10,891 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 80.7% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($9,520 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Bard College at Simon's Rock (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 105.4% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($38,119 vs. $18,559)
Simon's Rock vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Simon's Rock .
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than CW (95.5%)
Simon's Rock vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or CW? 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 CW and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $100 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $39,800)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $9,394 lower median federal student loan debt than CW graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,894)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than CW graduates. ($149 vs. $247)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/