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Overview |
Thomas College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Thomas College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Thomas College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Thomas College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 298 students)
Thomas College vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 112.8% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.8% higher at Simon's Rock than Thomas College ($61,600.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Simon's Rock ($22,070 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 43.4% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($11,998 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Bard College at Simon's Rock (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 83.9% larger than aid received Thomas College ($38,119 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College 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 Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Simon's Rock (95.5%)
Thomas College vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College 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 Thomas College.
- Graduates from Thomas College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/