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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Willamette University?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 36.9% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Simon's Rock than Willamette University ($61,600.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Simon's Rock ($32,957 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 19.9% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($14,340 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University 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 37.6% larger than aid received Willamette University ($38,119 vs. $27,700)
Simon's Rock vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Simon's Rock vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/