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Overview |
Simon's Rock | TESC | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | - | ||
| Admitted | 147 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $111 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 15% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | - | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or TESC?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 735.6% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 544.6% higher at Simon's Rock than Thomas Edison State College ($61,600.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 237.1% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($5,103 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Thomas Edison State College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($38,119 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Simon's Rock .
Simon's Rock vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or TESC? 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 TESC and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $17,900 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $39,900)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Simon's Rock graduates. ($10,750 vs. $14,500)
- TESC graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Simon's Rock graduates. ($111 vs. $149)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/