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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | |||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $261 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Columbia College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,514 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Columbia College?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 189.9% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.9% higher at Simon's Rock than Columbia College ($61,600.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Simon's Rock ($18,779 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 104.8% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($8,400 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Columbia College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 136.9% larger than aid received Columbia College ($38,119 vs. $16,089)
Simon's Rock vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Simon's Rock (95.5%)
Simon's Rock vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $5,200 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $34,700)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $10,764 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,264)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($149 vs. $261)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/