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Overview |
Hampshire College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $149 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | 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
- Hampshire College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (508 students vs. 298 students)
Hampshire College vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Hampshire College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Simon's Rock than Hampshire College ($61,600.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Simon's Rock ($24,087 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 19.2% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($14,432 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Bard College at Simon's Rock (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Bard College at Simon's Rock ($44,835 vs. $38,119)
Hampshire College vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire 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 Hampshire College .
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire 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 Hampshire College.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $2,800 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $37,100)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $9,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampshire College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,531)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Hampshire College graduates. ($149 vs. $243)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/