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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 312 | 5,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,140 | $9,984 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,140 | $19,992 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,888 | $12,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,395 | $21,253 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,292 | $12,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 179 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 174 | 2,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.6% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.19 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $165 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Vermont Tech | ||
| 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
- Vermont Technical College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (5,136 students vs. 312 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Vermont Tech?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 532.4% more expensive to attend than Vermont Tech for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $9,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.8% higher at Simon's Rock than Vermont Technical College ($63,140.00 vs. $19,992.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vermont Technical College than Simon's Rock ($21,253 vs. $45,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vermont Technical College are 38.7% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($12,898 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Vermont Technical College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 210.8% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($37,292 vs. $12,000)
Simon's Rock vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Vermont Tech (3.19)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Vermont Tech (83.2%)
Simon's Rock vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $1,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Vermont Tech graduates. ($14,500 vs. $16,050)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Vermont Tech graduates. ($149 vs. $165)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/