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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 312 | 1,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,140 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,140 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,888 | $9,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,395 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,292 | $14,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 179 | 2,771 | ||
| Admitted | 174 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 750/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $348 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Virginia Union University | ||
| 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
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,662 students vs. 312 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Virginia Union University?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 499.6% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 499.6% higher at Simon's Rock than Virginia Union University ($63,140.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Simon's Rock ($20,207 vs. $45,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 87.3% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($9,552 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 152.8% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($37,292 vs. $14,751)
Simon's Rock vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Simon's Rock (97.2%)
Simon's Rock vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Virginia Union University? 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 Virginia Union University and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $6,600 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $33,300)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $19,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $33,750)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $199 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($149 vs. $348)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/