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MHC Bryn Mawr Wellesley Vassar Barnard Bowdoin College Amherst Bates Wesley College Clark University Bard College Skidmore College| Bard College at Simon's Rock | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Smith College | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $196 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Smith College?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Simon's Rock than Smith College ($61,600.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Simon's Rock ($30,790 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College at Simon's Rock are 18.3% lower than costs at Smith College ($17,200 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Smith College (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 28.8% larger than aid received Bard College at Simon's Rock ($49,109 vs. $38,119)
Simon's Rock vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Simon's Rock vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Smith College? 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 Smith College and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Smith College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $19,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Smith College graduates. ($149 vs. $196)
- More Smith College 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/