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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $266 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Ithaca College | ||
| 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Ithaca College?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 28% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Simon's Rock than Ithaca College ($61,600.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Simon's Rock ($35,858 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 7.9% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($15,934 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College 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 28.4% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($38,119 vs. $29,677)
Simon's Rock vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Simon's Rock .
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Simon's Rock vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,750)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($149 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/