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Overview |
Goodwin | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | East Hartford, CT | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,158 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goodwin.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goodwin | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,998 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,998 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,200 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,934 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,223 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Goodwin | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 154 | ||
| Admitted | - | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goodwin | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goodwin | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,120 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $149 |
Diversity |
Goodwin | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 84% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Goodwin | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Goodwin | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- Goodwin College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (3,158 students vs. 298 students)
Goodwin vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goodwin or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 208% more expensive to attend than Goodwin for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $19,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208% higher at Simon's Rock than Goodwin College ($61,600.00 vs. $19,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goodwin College than Simon's Rock ($23,934 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goodwin College are 177.4% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($6,200 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Goodwin College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 211.9% larger than aid received Goodwin College ($38,119 vs. $12,223)
Which college is harder to get into, Goodwin 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 Goodwin .
Goodwin vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goodwin 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 Goodwin.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $2,800 more per year than Goodwin graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $37,100)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $17,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Goodwin graduates. ($14,500 vs. $32,120)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $183 less per month on federal student loans than Goodwin graduates. ($149 vs. $332)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goodwin students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/