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Overview |
University of New England | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Biddeford, ME | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,434 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | une.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of New England | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,510 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,510 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,100 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,809 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,555 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
University of New England | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,941 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 4,757 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of New England | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New England | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
University of New England | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 8% |
Students |
University of New England | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 61% | ||
Campus |
University of New England | 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
- University of New England is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (6,434 students vs. 298 students)
University of New England vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New England or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 55.9% more expensive to attend than University of New England for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $39,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.9% higher at Simon's Rock than University of New England ($61,600.00 vs. $39,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New England than Simon's Rock ($38,809 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New England are 6.8% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($16,100 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New England 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 85.4% larger than aid received University of New England ($38,119 vs. $20,555)
University of New England vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New England 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 University of New England .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of New England (3.41)
- University of New England has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Simon's Rock (95.5%)
University of New England vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New England 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 University of New England.
- Graduates from University of New England earn on average $13,900 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New England graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than University of New England graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More University of New England graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/