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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | macuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $22,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $9,320 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 210 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 63.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 760/1160 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $32,947 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $340 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (298 students vs. 133 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Mid-Atlantic Christian University?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 285% more expensive to attend than Mid-Atlantic Christian University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285% higher at Simon's Rock than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($61,600.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Simon's Rock ($22,120 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 72% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($10,000 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid Atlantic Christian 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 309% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($38,119 vs. $9,320)
Simon's Rock vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Mid-Atlantic Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mid-Atlantic Christian University or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (3.09)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Mid-Atlantic Christian University (63.3%)
Simon's Rock vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Mid-Atlantic Christian 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 Mid-Atlantic Christian University and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $9,700 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $30,200)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $18,447 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $32,947)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $191 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($149 vs. $340)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mid-Atlantic Christian University 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/