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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Bard College at Simon's Rock | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simon's Rock | WPI | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or WPI?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 10% more expensive to attend than WPI for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Simon's Rock than Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($61,600.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College at Simon's Rock than WPI ($44,326 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 4% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($16,544 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 40.9% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($38,119 vs. $27,059)
Simon's Rock vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than WPI (57.5%)
Simon's Rock vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or WPI? 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 WPI and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $42,800 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/