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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 312 | 1,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,140 | $25,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,140 | $25,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,888 | $12,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,395 | $21,567 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,292 | $17,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 179 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 174 | 961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.6% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $266 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 15% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilson College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,694 students vs. 312 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Wilson College?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 143.3% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $25,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.3% higher at Simon's Rock than Wilson College ($63,140.00 vs. $25,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than Simon's Rock ($21,567 vs. $45,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 47.1% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($12,162 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 114.8% larger than aid received Wilson College ($37,292 vs. $17,358)
Simon's Rock vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Wilson College (90%)
Simon's Rock vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $5,200 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $34,700)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,750)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($149 vs. $266)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/