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Overview |
Post University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Post University | 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 | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Post University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Post University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 8% |
Students |
Post University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Post University | 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
- Post University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 298 students)
Post University vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 302.4% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 302.4% higher at Simon's Rock than Post University ($61,600.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than Simon's Rock ($18,307 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 48.3% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($11,600 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Post University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 325.1% larger than aid received Post University ($38,119 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University 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 Post University .
Post University vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University 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 Post University.
- Graduates from Post University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/