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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Zion Bible College | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Haverhill, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 225 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | zbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Zion Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $12,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $12,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $11,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $25,157 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $7,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Zion Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | - | ||
| Admitted | 147 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Zion Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Zion Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Zion Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Zion Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 88% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Zion Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is larger than than Zion Bible College based on total student enrollment (298 students vs. 225 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Zion Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Zion Bible College?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 383.1% more expensive to attend than Zion Bible College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 383.1% higher at Simon's Rock than Zion Bible College ($61,600.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Zion Bible College than Simon's Rock ($25,157 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Zion Bible College are 45.7% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($11,802 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Zion Bible College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 430.8% larger than aid received Zion Bible College ($38,119 vs. $7,181)
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Zion Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Zion Bible College or Simon's Rock .
Simon's Rock vs. Zion Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Zion Bible 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 Zion Bible College and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $10,600 more per year than Zion Bible College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $29,300)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Zion Bible College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Zion Bible College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Zion Bible College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/