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WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville UNCW Bard College ASU| Bard College at Simon's Rock | Warren Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $237 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Warren Wilson | ||
| 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
- Warren Wilson College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (793 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Warren Wilson?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 64.3% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at Simon's Rock than Warren Wilson College ($61,600.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Warren Wilson College than Simon's Rock ($28,086 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 42.7% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($12,050 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College 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 46.5% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($38,119 vs. $26,012)
Simon's Rock vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Warren Wilson (84%)
Simon's Rock vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $9,100 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $30,800)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($149 vs. $237)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/