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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Mercy | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $245 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Mercy | ||
| 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
- Mercy College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Mercy?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 200.2% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.2% higher at Simon's Rock than Mercy College ($61,600.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Simon's Rock ($15,879 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 21.1% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($14,200 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Mercy College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 157.8% larger than aid received Mercy College ($38,119 vs. $14,789)
Simon's Rock vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Simon's Rock vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Mercy? 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 Mercy and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $9,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,699)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($149 vs. $245)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/