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Overview |
Cambridge College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 154 | ||
| Admitted | - | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 63.9% | ||
| 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 |
Cambridge College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $149 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Cambridge College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cambridge College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (2,135 students vs. 298 students)
Cambridge College vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 258.3% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258.3% higher at Simon's Rock than Cambridge College ($61,600.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cambridge College than Simon's Rock ($21,178 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 56.4% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($11,000 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than Bard College at Simon's Rock (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 434% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($38,119 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Cambridge College.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $700 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $39,200)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $6,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Cambridge College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $20,625)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Cambridge College graduates. ($149 vs. $213)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/