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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Western New England University | ||
| 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
- Western New England University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Western New England University?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 47.5% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Simon's Rock than Western New England University ($61,600.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than Simon's Rock ($30,214 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 17.2% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($14,670 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Western New England University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 53.8% larger than aid received Western New England University ($38,119 vs. $24,781)
Simon's Rock vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Western New England University (88%)
Simon's Rock vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Western New England 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 Western New England University and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $19,900 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/