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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1270 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roger Williams University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Roger Williams University?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 51.6% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at Simon's Rock than Roger Williams University ($61,600.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roger Williams University than Simon's Rock ($37,964 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roger Williams University are 5.6% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($16,294 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams 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 84.9% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($38,119 vs. $20,611)
Simon's Rock vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Roger Williams University (91%)
Simon's Rock vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams University and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/