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Overview |
Simon's Rock | OWU | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | OWU | ||
| 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
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or OWU?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 25% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Simon's Rock than Ohio Wesleyan University ($61,600.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Simon's Rock ($27,311 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 25.1% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($13,745 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan 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 3.7% larger than aid received Ohio Wesleyan University ($38,119 vs. $36,757)
Simon's Rock vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have at the same average high school GPA (3.54) as students at OWU (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than OWU (52.2%)
Simon's Rock vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or OWU? 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 OWU and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/