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Overview |
Capitol College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $149 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Capitol College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Capitol College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (823 students vs. 298 students)
Capitol College vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 138.5% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.5% higher at Simon's Rock than Capitol College ($61,600.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Simon's Rock ($25,445 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 34.2% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($12,816 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Capitol College (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 166% larger than aid received Capitol College ($38,119 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Capitol College .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Capitol College.
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $30,200 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $11,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,736)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($149 vs. $266)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/