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Temple Point Park University CalArts Pace University-New York PAFA Bard College UNCSA| Bard College at Simon's Rock | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simon's Rock | UArts | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 312 | 1,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,140 | $54,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,140 | $54,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,888 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,395 | $44,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,292 | $26,324 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 179 | 1,367 | ||
| Admitted | 174 | 1,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of the Arts is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,207 students vs. 312 students)
Simon's Rock vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or UArts?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 16.9% more expensive to attend than UArts for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $54,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Simon's Rock than The University of the Arts ($63,140.00 vs. $54,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of the Arts than Simon's Rock ($44,510 vs. $45,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College at Simon's Rock are 6.4% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($17,888 vs. $19,028)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 41.7% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($37,292 vs. $26,324)
Simon's Rock vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Simon's Rock .
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than UArts (78.2%)
Simon's Rock vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or UArts? 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 UArts and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $5,400 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $34,500)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/