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Overview |
Simon's Rock | PLU | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1253/1423 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $266 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | PLU | ||
| 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or PLU?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 24.5% more expensive to attend than PLU for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Simon's Rock than Pacific Lutheran University ($61,600.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Simon's Rock ($24,825 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 45.4% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($11,826 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Bard College at Simon's Rock (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 4.6% larger than aid received Pacific Lutheran University ($38,119 vs. $36,435)
Simon's Rock vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than PLU (88.9%)
Simon's Rock vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or PLU? 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 PLU and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $11,300 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,800)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($149 vs. $266)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/