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Curry College Drew University Suffolk University Pace University-New York Bard College Ramapo College of New Jersey Saint Xavier University| Fisher College | Bard College at Simon's Rock | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Fisher College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Fisher College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $149 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 8% |
Students |
Fisher College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fisher College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 298 students)
Fisher College vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 85.8% more expensive to attend than Fisher College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.8% higher at Simon's Rock than Fisher College ($61,600.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisher College than Simon's Rock ($26,257 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College at Simon's Rock are 0.8% lower than costs at Fisher College ($17,200 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Fisher College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 50% larger than aid received Fisher College ($38,119 vs. $25,406)
Fisher College vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher 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 Fisher College .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Fisher College (74.2%)
Fisher College vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher College.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $3,900 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $36,000)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $4,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $19,187)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher College graduates. ($149 vs. $198)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/