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Overview |
Rust College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Holly Springs, MS | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 755 | 237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rustcollege.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rust College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,900 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,900 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,200 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $18,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,549 | $22,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rust College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 192 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 67.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 31.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Rust College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rust College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,837 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | N/A |
Diversity |
Rust College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Rust College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Rust College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rust College is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (755 students vs. 237 students)
Rust College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rust College or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Simmons College of Kentucky is 61.7% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($16,008.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at Simmons College of Kentucky than Rust College ($16,008.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Simmons College of Kentucky ($8,151 vs. $18,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 56.5% lower than costs at Simmons College of Kentucky ($5,200 vs. $8,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons College of Kentucky than Rust College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students is 164.7% larger than aid received Rust College ($22,629 vs. $8,549)
Rust College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rust College or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or Rust College .
- Rust College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than Simmons College of Kentucky (67.1%)
Rust College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rust College or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 College of Kentucky and Rust College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/