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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $206 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Worcester 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
- Worcester State University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Worcester State University?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 6,250.5% more expensive to attend than Worcester 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 Worcester State University ($61,600.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Simon's Rock ($14,435 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 29.9% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($13,245 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State 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 548.2% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($38,119 vs. $5,881)
Simon's Rock vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Worcester State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Worcester 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 Worcester State University (3.3)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
Simon's Rock vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Worcester 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 Worcester State University and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $20,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($149 vs. $206)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University 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/