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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $235 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Westfield State 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
- Westfield State University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Westfield State University?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 6,250.5% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 773.8% higher at Simon's Rock than Westfield State University ($61,600.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than Simon's Rock ($18,021 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 33.4% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($12,894 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Westfield State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 452.1% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($38,119 vs. $6,904)
Simon's Rock vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Westfield State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westfield State University or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Simon's Rock vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Westfield State 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 Westfield State University and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $22,750)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($149 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/