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Overview |
Robert Morris | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | robertmorris.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,965 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Robert Morris | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 154 | ||
| Admitted | - | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.73 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 |
Robert Morris | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $149 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Robert Morris | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Robert Morris University Illinois is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 298 students)
Robert Morris vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 109.5% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.5% higher at Simon's Rock than Robert Morris University Illinois ($61,600.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University Illinois are 23.2% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($13,965 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Robert Morris University Illinois (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($38,119 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris 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 Robert Morris .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Robert Morris vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris 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 Robert Morris .
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $5,300 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $34,600)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris graduates. ($14,500 vs. $24,500)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris graduates. ($149 vs. $253)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/