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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Maine College of Art | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Maine College of Art is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (436 students vs. 298 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 57.5% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.5% higher at Simon's Rock than Maine College of Art ($61,600.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maine College of Art than Simon's Rock ($35,395 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 19.1% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($14,440 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art 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 88.5% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($38,119 vs. $20,227)
Maine College of Art vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art .
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $8,300 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $31,600)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/