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Otis College of Art and Design CalArts MICA Bard College| Laguna College of Art and Design | Bard College at Simon's Rock | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Laguna College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Laguna Beach, CA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 760 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagunacollege.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laguna College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,600 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,600 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,991 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,896 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,841 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Laguna College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 361 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 319 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.4% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 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 |
Laguna College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laguna College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,699 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $149 |
Diversity |
Laguna College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Laguna College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Laguna College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Laguna College of Art and Design is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (760 students vs. 298 students)
Laguna College of Art and Design vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laguna College of Art and Design or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 78% more expensive to attend than Laguna College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $34,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78% higher at Simon's Rock than Laguna College of Art and Design ($61,600.00 vs. $34,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laguna College of Art and Design than Simon's Rock ($42,896 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laguna College of Art and Design are 1.2% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($16,991 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laguna College of Art and Design than Bard College at Simon's Rock (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 221.9% larger than aid received Laguna College of Art and Design ($38,119 vs. $11,841)
Laguna College of Art and Design vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Laguna College of Art and Design 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 Laguna College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Laguna College of Art and Design students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Laguna College of Art and Design (88.4%)
Laguna College of Art and Design vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laguna College of Art and Design 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 Laguna College of Art and Design.
- Graduates from Laguna College of Art and Design earn on average $200 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Laguna College of Art and Design graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,699)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Laguna College of Art and Design graduates. ($149 vs. $276)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laguna College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/