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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | |||
| 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 | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $242 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Hofstra?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 18% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Simon's Rock than Hofstra University ($61,600.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Simon's Rock ($35,036 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 0.2% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($17,168 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Bard College at Simon's Rock (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 23.1% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($38,119 vs. $30,958)
Simon's Rock vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Simon's Rock vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Hofstra? 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 Hofstra and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $19,300 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,500)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($149 vs. $242)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/