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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 695 | 312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $63,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $63,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,732 | $45,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,861 | $37,292 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,691 | 179 | ||
| Admitted | 767 | 174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4%Open | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8%Open | 58.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 800/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $149 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 8% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist 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
- Washington Adventist University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (695 students vs. 312 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 169.8% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.8% higher at Simon's Rock than Washington Adventist University ($63,140.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than Simon's Rock ($16,732 vs. $45,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 71.3% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($10,440 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Washington Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 108.8% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($37,292 vs. $17,861)
Washington Adventist University vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist 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 Washington Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Washington Adventist University (3.24)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Washington Adventist University (45.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist 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 Washington Adventist University.
- Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $11,539 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,039)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($149 vs. $269)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/