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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Montclair State University | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Montclair, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 21,784 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #618 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | montclair.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Montclair State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $12,755 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $21,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $16,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $13,742 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $11,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Montclair State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 21,393 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 19,535 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 950/1200 | |||
| 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 | Montclair State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Montclair State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $22,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $237 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Montclair State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Montclair State University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Montclair State 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
- Montclair State University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (21,784 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Montclair State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Montclair State University?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 382.9% more expensive to attend than Montclair State University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $12,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187% higher at Simon's Rock than Montclair State University ($61,600.00 vs. $21,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montclair State University than Simon's Rock ($13,742 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montclair State University are 6.4% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($16,170 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Montclair State University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 223.8% larger than aid received Montclair State University ($38,119 vs. $11,771)
Simon's Rock vs. Montclair State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Montclair State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montclair State University or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Montclair State University (3.3)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Montclair State University (91.3%)
Simon's Rock vs. Montclair State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Montclair State 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 Montclair State University and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Montclair State University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $8,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Montclair State University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $22,999)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Montclair State University graduates. ($149 vs. $237)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montclair State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/