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Overview |
NDNU | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
NDNU | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 154 | ||
| Admitted | - | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NDNU | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $149 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
NDNU | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 61% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | 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
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (298 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 69.7% more expensive to attend than NDNU for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at Simon's Rock than Notre Dame de Namur University ($61,600.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame de Namur University are 14.5% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($15,016 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Notre Dame de Namur University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($38,119 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU 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 NDNU .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU 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 NDNU.
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $18,800 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $10,722 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,222)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($149 vs. $260)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU 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/