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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 392 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 |
Goldey-Beacom College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $149 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Goldey Beacom College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,012 students vs. 298 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 372% more expensive to attend than Goldey-Beacom College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 372% higher at Simon's Rock than Goldey Beacom College ($61,600.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than Simon's Rock ($13,454 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 48.3% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($11,600 vs. $17,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College as Bard College at Simon's Rock (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 291.4% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($38,119 vs. $9,739)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Goldey-Beacom College (62.7%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $9,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,675)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($149 vs. $244)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/