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Overview |
Simon's Rock | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | Wayne, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 9,070 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #557 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | wpunj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $14,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $23,192 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $12,967 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 6,464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 990/1345 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $253 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Paterson University of New Jersey is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (9,070 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or William Paterson University of New Jersey?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 334% more expensive to attend than William Paterson University of New Jersey for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $14,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.6% higher at Simon's Rock than William Paterson University of New Jersey ($61,600.00 vs. $23,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Paterson University of New Jersey than Simon's Rock ($12,967 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Paterson University of New Jersey are 30.7% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($13,160 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than William Paterson University of New Jersey (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 249.1% larger than aid received William Paterson University of New Jersey ($38,119 vs. $10,919)
Simon's Rock vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or William Paterson University of New Jersey? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Paterson University of New Jersey or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at William Paterson University of New Jersey (2.97)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than William Paterson University of New Jersey (91.5%)
Simon's Rock vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or William Paterson University of New Jersey? 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from William Paterson University of New Jersey earn on average $6,600 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates. ($14,500 vs. $24,500)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates. ($149 vs. $253)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Paterson University of New Jersey students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/