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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Alvernia University?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 57.5% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.5% higher at Simon's Rock than Alvernia University ($61,600.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than Simon's Rock ($27,091 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 22.6% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($14,030 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University 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 48% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($38,119 vs. $25,757)
Simon's Rock vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Simon's Rock vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/