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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,986 | 312 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $63,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,250 | $63,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,159 | $45,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,065 | $37,292 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,027 | 179 | ||
| Admitted | 2,345 | 174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 58.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Massachusetts 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 |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $149 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 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
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,986 students vs. 312 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 6,030.1% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.5% higher at Simon's Rock than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($63,140.00 vs. $28,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Simon's Rock ($24,159 vs. $45,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College at Simon's Rock are 0.6% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($17,888 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 237% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($37,292 vs. $11,065)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (3.53)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (77.5%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $1,200 more per year than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $38,700)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,250)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($149 vs. $261)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Massachusetts College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/