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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,296 | 312 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $63,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $63,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,225 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,820 | $45,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,717 | $37,292 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,353 | 179 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 58.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $149 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (6,296 students vs. 312 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 6,409.3% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 795.6% higher at Simon's Rock than Fitchburg State University ($63,140.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Simon's Rock ($15,820 vs. $45,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 25.8% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($14,225 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 327.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($37,292 vs. $8,717)
Fitchburg State vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Fitchburg State (89.9%)
Fitchburg State vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $8,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($14,500 vs. $22,685)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($149 vs. $234)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/