Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
The New England Conservatory of Music Berklee School of Music Juilliard Manhattan School of Music San Francisco Conservatory of Music Ithaca College Bard College Harvard| The Boston Conservatory | Bard College at Simon's Rock | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
The Boston Conservatory | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 798 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bostonconservatory.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
The Boston Conservatory | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,560 | $61,600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,560 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,242 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,649 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,474 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
The Boston Conservatory | Simon's Rock | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,215 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 557 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.8%Open | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.7%Open | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
The Boston Conservatory | Simon's Rock | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 6:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
The Boston Conservatory | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
The Boston Conservatory | Simon's Rock | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 8% |
Students |
The Boston Conservatory | Simon's Rock | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | - | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 61% | ||
Campus |
The Boston Conservatory | 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
- The Boston Conservatory is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (798 students vs. 298 students)
The Boston Conservatory vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Boston Conservatory or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 48.2% more expensive to attend than The Boston Conservatory for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $41,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.2% higher at Simon's Rock than The Boston Conservatory ($61,600.00 vs. $41,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Boston Conservatory than Simon's Rock ($42,649 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College at Simon's Rock are 0.2% lower than costs at The Boston Conservatory ($17,200 vs. $17,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than The Boston Conservatory (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 118.1% larger than aid received The Boston Conservatory ($38,119 vs. $17,474)
The Boston Conservatory vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Boston Conservatory 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 The Boston Conservatory .
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than The Boston Conservatory (45.8%)
The Boston Conservatory vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Boston Conservatory 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 The Boston Conservatory.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $3,200 more per year than The Boston Conservatory graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $36,700)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More The Boston Conservatory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/