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Overview |
SHU | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $63,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $63,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $45,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $37,292 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | 179 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 58.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SHU | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $149 |
Diversity |
SHU | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 8% |
Students |
SHU | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 61% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 312 students)
SHU vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 31.1% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $48,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Simon's Rock than Sacred Heart University ($63,140.00 vs. $48,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College at Simon's Rock than SHU ($45,395 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College at Simon's Rock are 3.1% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($17,888 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 81.1% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($37,292 vs. $20,597)
SHU vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU 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 SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than SHU (67.7%)
SHU vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $19,800 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/