Paine College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky

Comparable Facts

Compare Paine College in Augusta, GA with Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville, KY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Simmons College of Kentucky is larger than Paine College based on total student enrollment (506 students vs. 390 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Paine College is located in Augusta, GA (Midsize City setting); Simmons College of Kentucky is in Louisville, KY (Large City setting).
• Paine College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Simmons College of Kentucky is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Paine College 11:1; Simmons College of Kentucky 10:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 29.6% lower than at Simmons College of Kentucky ($7,512 vs. $10,664).
• Out-of-state tuition is 12.3% higher at Simmons College of Kentucky than at Paine College (about $1,802 more per year; $16,398 vs. $14,596).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Paine College than at Simmons College of Kentucky (100% vs. 54%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Paine College students is 23% larger than aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students ($12,145 vs. $9,873).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Paine College, open admission at Simmons College of Kentucky.
• Typical fall application deadline: Paine College Jul 1, 2027.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 3.6% at Paine College 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.