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San Francisco State San Jose State UOP Bard College Sacramento State| Menlo College | Bard College at Simon's Rock | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Menlo | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Menlo | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $149 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
Menlo | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Menlo College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (800 students vs. 298 students)
Menlo vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Menlo for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Simon's Rock than Menlo College ($61,600.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Menlo College than Simon's Rock ($29,151 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Menlo College are 5.8% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($16,250 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo 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 10.1% larger than aid received Menlo College ($38,119 vs. $34,632)
Menlo vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo 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 Menlo .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Menlo (61.7%)
Menlo vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo 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 Menlo.
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $14,000 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $6,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Menlo graduates. ($14,500 vs. $21,062)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Menlo graduates. ($149 vs. $217)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/