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Overview |
Salisbury | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 298 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $149 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Salisbury | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Simon's Rock | ||
| 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 298 students)
Salisbury vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 715.2% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.6% higher at Simon's Rock than Salisbury University ($61,600.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Simon's Rock ($19,756 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 32.4% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($12,990 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Salisbury University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 451.1% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($38,119 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury 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 Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
Salisbury vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $5,653 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($14,500 vs. $20,153)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($149 vs. $208)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/