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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Neumann | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #768 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 17% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Neumann | ||
| 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
- Neumann University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (2,155 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Neumann?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 81.7% more expensive to attend than Neumann for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.7% higher at Simon's Rock than Neumann University ($61,600.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Neumann University than Simon's Rock ($28,707 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Neumann University are 3.6% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($16,600 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann 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 48.8% larger than aid received Neumann University ($38,119 vs. $25,623)
Simon's Rock vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Neumann (85.5%)
Simon's Rock vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/