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Overview |
Pitzer | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $149 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Pitzer | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | 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
- Pitzer College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 298 students)
Pitzer vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Pitzer for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $60,282.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Simon's Rock than Pitzer College ($61,600.00 vs. $60,282.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pitzer College than Simon's Rock ($39,809 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College at Simon's Rock are 15.4% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($17,200 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Pitzer College (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 3.9% larger than aid received Bard College at Simon's Rock ($39,594 vs. $38,119)
Pitzer vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer 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 Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer 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 Pitzer.
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $1,395 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitzer graduates. ($14,500 vs. $15,895)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Pitzer graduates. ($149 vs. $164)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/