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Overview |
Simon's Rock | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | |||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | La Salle University | ||
| 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
- La Salle University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or La Salle University?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 88.7% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.7% higher at Simon's Rock than La Salle University ($61,600.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Simon's Rock ($17,552 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 18.2% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($14,550 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle 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 31.3% larger than aid received La Salle University ($38,119 vs. $29,025)
Simon's Rock vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than La Salle University (94.2%)
Simon's Rock vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or La Salle 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 La Salle University and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/