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Overview |
Framingham State University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 298 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 98% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $149 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Framingham State University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 298 students)
Framingham State University vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 6,250.5% more expensive to attend than Framingham 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 Framingham State University ($61,600.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Simon's Rock ($17,715 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 30.7% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($13,160 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Framingham State University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 372.4% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($38,119 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University 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 Framingham State University .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Framingham State University (87.4%)
Framingham State University vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University 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 Framingham State University.
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $10,205 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $24,705)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($149 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/