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Overview |
Hood | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hood | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Hood | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Hood | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Hood | 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
- Hood College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 298 students)
Hood vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 40.6% more expensive to attend than Hood for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Simon's Rock than Hood College ($61,600.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Simon's Rock ($23,624 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 26.5% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($13,600 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Bard College at Simon's Rock (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 12% larger than aid received Hood College ($38,119 vs. $34,047)
Hood vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood 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 Hood .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood 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 Hood.
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Hood 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/