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Overview |
Simon's Rock | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | |||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | University of Lynchburg | ||
| 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
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or University of Lynchburg?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 78.6% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.6% higher at Simon's Rock than University of Lynchburg ($61,600.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Simon's Rock ($23,256 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 31.7% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($13,060 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg 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 57.9% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($38,119 vs. $24,138)
Simon's Rock vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Simon's Rock (95.5%)
Simon's Rock vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $6,500 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/