Concord University vs. Simmons College of Kentucky

Comparable Facts

Compare Concord University in Athens, WV with Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville, KY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Concord University is larger than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (1,943 students vs. 506 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Concord University is located in Athens, WV (Remote Town setting); Simmons College of Kentucky is in Louisville, KY (Large City setting).
• Concord University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Simmons College of Kentucky is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Concord University 16:1; Simmons College of Kentucky 10:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 15% lower than at Concord University ($10,664 vs. $12,546).
• Out-of-state tuition is 34.2% higher at Concord University than at Simmons College of Kentucky (about $5,602 more per year; $22,000 vs. $16,398).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Concord University than at Simmons College of Kentucky (97% vs. 54%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 12.1% larger than aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students ($11,072 vs. $9,873).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at Concord University, open admission at Simmons College of Kentucky.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.2% at Concord University vs. 81.5% at Simmons College of Kentucky.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.