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Maryland Emmanuel College George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU BU| Howard University | Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Howard | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Howard | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Simmons University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 5,710 students)
Howard vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Simmons University?
- Simmons University is 40.8% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Simmons University than Howard University ($43,060.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Howard ($24,423 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 3.1% lower than costs at Simmons University ($15,880 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 82.5% larger than aid received Howard University ($36,606 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 58 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Simmons University? 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 Simmons University and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than Howard University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $51,800)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/